Quick Facts
Biography
Charlotte Diamond, CM (born 31 July 1945) is a Canadian children’s singer. She has recorded 12 albums including the Juno Award winning 10 Carrot Diamond. Some of her most popular songs include "4 Hugs a Day", "I Am a Pizza", "Octopus", "Each of Us Is a Flower", and "May There Always Be Sunshine". Charlotte Diamond has also recorded songs in Spanish and French, including "Je suis une pizza" and "Qu’il y ait toujours le soleil". She has toured in Canada and the United States.
Charlotte Diamond was born in Richmond, British Columbia. She graduated from North Delta Secondary School in 1963. She attended the University of British Columbia to study French and Zoology. Charlotte Diamond taught music, French, and science to junior-high school students for 12 years. She currently lives with her family in Richmond.
Awards and recognition
On June 30, 2016, Diamond was made member of the Member of the Order of Canada by Governor General David Johnston for "her contributions as a children's entertainer who, through music, helps develop creativity and self-expression in youth."
- 1986 - winner, Juno Award, Best Children's Album, 10 Carrot Diamond
- 1987 - nominee, Juno Award, Best Children's Album, Diamond in the Rough
- 1989 - nominee, Juno Award, Best Children's Album, Diamonds and Dragons
- 2003 - nominee, Juno Award, Children's Album of the Year, Nous sommes tous comme les fleurs
Discography
- 10 Carrot Diamond
- Bonjour l'hiver
- Charlotte Diamond's World
- Diamonds and Daydreams
- Diamonds and Dragons
- Diamond in the Rough
- My Bear Gruff
- Nous sommes tous comme les fleurs
- Qu'il y ait toujours le soleil
- Sing-Along with Charlotte
- Soy una Pizza
- The Christmas Gift