Whether it was an original song or a spin on a classic, k.d. lang always brought originality to her music and her life — something that wasn’t always accepted in country music. Ahead of her induction into the Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame, she spoke with The National's Ian Hanomansing about her unique career and getting acceptance from her peers.
00:00 Reaction to Hall of Fame induction
01:05 Early career
05:02 Coming out in the '90s
06:27 Meat Stinks campaign
07:57 A mother's impact
10:40 Musical highlights
13:58 The Rolling Stones
15:40 Inspirations
19:00 Reuniting with The Reclines
20:09 What retirement looks like
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