Alannah Myles

Alannah Myles is a Canadian singer and songwriter, known for her husky voice and her success with the song "Black Velvet". Born on December 25, 1958, in Toronto, Myles began her career in the music industry in the 1980s. Her self-titled debut album was released in 1989 and received great acclaim, winning Grammy and Juno awards. "Black Velvet" emerged as an international phenomenon, reaching the top of the charts in many countries.