Kelly Margaret Derrickson

West Kelowna singer named best new artist at Indigenous Music Awards

WEST KELOWNA - A local First Nation singer and songwriter has won Best New Artist at the Indigenous Music Awards in Winnipeg. Kelly Margaret Derrickson, daughter of Grand Chief Ron Derrickson, beat out five other artists for the prestigious award on Friday, Sept. 11. Her debut album, Warriors of Love, was released in 2013 and...

Local musician needs your help to win Aboriginal Music Award

KELOWNA – A singer-songwriter from West Kelowna has been nominated in two categories for an international music award this week. Kelly Margaret Derrickson, daughter of Grand Chief Ron Derrickson, found out Wednesday, June 24, the Indigenous Music Awards had nominated her for Best New Artist and Best Music Video. The video, Idle No More, is...

Local singer takes home award for best female country music star

KELOWNA – A singer-songwriter born in Kelowna won the Coachella Valley Music Awards for best female country music album this month. Kelly Margaret Derrickson, daughter of First Nation Grand Chief Ron Derrickson, took home the award May 17. Nominations are made by 200 industry insiders, including radio and TV personalities, music writers and journalists, music...

Kelowna’s connection to Dancing with the Stars

KELOWNA – A local singer from West Kelowna may be your chance to meet and learn from some of the professional performers featured on the hit reality dance competition Dancing with the Stars. Kelly Margaret Derrickson co-owns a company with Robert Cooper called Dance Fuzion that gives fans a chance to meet and be taught...