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Sunday’s #StrongerTogether broadcast SMASHED ratings records for Canadian TV

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Did you watch the #StrongerTogether broadcast this last Sunday night? Chances are you did because 11.5 million Canadians tuned in on TV. That’s a staggering 31% of the country’s population.

This makes it the most-watched non-sports broadcast ever in Canada. Yes, even more than the Tragically Hip’s final concert. The peak came during the world premiere of “Lean on My” from the all-star Canadian ensemble we’re called AristsCAN.

The goal was to raise money for Foodbanks Canada. So far, more than $6 million has been pledged.

If you want to help you, you can text COVID to 3022 or visit this website.

Alan Cross

is an internationally known broadcaster, interviewer, writer, consultant, blogger and speaker. In his 40+ years in the music business, Alan has interviewed the biggest names in rock, from David Bowie and U2 to Pearl Jam and the Foo Fighters. He’s also known as a musicologist and documentarian through programs like The Ongoing History of New Music.

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