Isabelle Boulay: Next Steps

Isabelle Boulay: Next Steps

It's hard to imagine now, but Québec pop star Isabelle Boulay started out as a reluctant performer. While the singer and actress boasted a deep, crisp voice from a young age, it wasn't until 1988 when some of her classmates signed her up for an amateur singing competition that she connected with an agent and began her long, successful career. Winning numerous awards, including over 15 Félix Awards, a pair of Junos, and even the National Order of Québec in 2012, Boulay has released nine studio albums—ranging from pop to country—since her 1996 debut, Fallait pas. Dig into some of her more obscure offerings with this playlist.