Five time JUNO nominee, multi – award winner with an armful of additional awards
Kelita’s lyrics have won literary awards (“Bella”, “Deep Dark Secret”)
“The Strong One” CD has sold over 25,000 copies in Canada.
She has been on dozens of TV shows (nationally and internationally) as performer, host, co-host or interviewee
Officially recognized by Gilbert Parent, The Speaker of The House of Commons, for her significant contribution to Canadian Country Music.
Shania Twain sang backup vocals on one of Kelita’s earlier albums “Too Hot to Handle.”
Co-wrote 2 songs with Susan Aglukark on her triple platinum album “This Child.”
Performed for Princess Margaret at Toronto’s renown Imperial Room
Performed with the Woody Herman Orchestra in Oklahoma
Toured the Arctic Circle with Inuit triple platinum recording artist, Susan Aglukark.
Toured extensively overseas, including tours to the Middle East and Europe with the Canadian Armed Forces and United Nations Peacekeepers.
Appeared on Tommy Hunter Show 8 times
Appeared on 100 Huntley St. TV show over 20 times as guest or co-host
Kelita raised over $250,000 for the restoration of children rescued from Cambodian brothels through “Heavenly Night” concerts and CD sales
Sang and spoke to over 6000 people for Youth Arise International – World Youth Day 2000 in Turin, Italy
Hired as a special guest performer for various cruise lines
Keynote, emcee and performer of ‘Girls Night Out;’ which toured extensively throughout the US and Canada
Prolific songwriter – co-written with great song-writers as Naoise Sheridan, Cyril Rawson, Susan Aglukark, Gilles Godard, Ken Tobias and Johnny Douglas.
Shared stage with many household names such as Glen Campbell, Reba McEntire, Kris Kristofferson, George Jones, Jim Carrey, k.d. lang, Waylon Jennings, Vince Gill to name a few.
Multi-talented – accomplished speaker, actress, comedienne and TV host.
Sang “Neighbours of the World” – official song for Calgary during Calgary Winter Olympics.
World Vision Artist Associate for over 10 years.
Composed and sang “Power to Change” – the anthem song of the ‘Power to Change’ initiative headed by Campus Crusade for Christ, Canada.
Worked closely in association with Power to Change
Hosted a 5 part TV documentary series entitled “Prisoners of Violence”. Kelita’s music was also featured throughout this series.
Kelita loves to hike, loves photography and is an amazing cook
