# Colette Trudeau > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Colette_Trudeau > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Colette_Trudeau.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colette_Trudeau > Source revision: 1333304701 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) **Colette Trudeau** is a Canadian born [Métis](/source/M%C3%A9tis) leader. As of 2025, she is CEO of the [Métis Nation British Columbia](/source/M%C3%A9tis_Nation_British_Columbia).[1][2] Earlier in her career she was a singer-songwriter, best known as a vocalist for the band [LiveonRelease](/source/LiveonRelease).[1] ## LiveonRelease LiveonRelease was founded by Colette Trudeau and [Brittin Karroll](/source/Britt_Black), who had decided to form an all-female rock band at the age of 15. Colette used the [Georgia Straight](/source/Georgia_Straight), an entertainment newspaper in [Vancouver](/source/Vancouver), to recruit the rest of the band: Foxx Herst and Leah Emmott. After doing small gigs, the band invited Vancouver rocker [Bif Naked](/source/Bif_Naked) to an outdoor show, leading her to sign them to her label "[Her Royal Majesty's Records](/source/Her_Royal_Majesty's_Records)", distributed through [Warner Music Canada](/source/Warner_Music_Canada). As lead singer, Colette co-wrote their hit single "I'm Afraid of Britney Spears" which appeared in the movie and soundtrack for *[Dude, Where's My Car?](/source/Dude,_Where's_My_Car%3F)*. The band released four music videos on [MuchMusic](/source/MuchMusic) that received heavy rotation, and released two full-length albums. The band toured consistently, covering Canada and the U.S. East Coast, including a showcase in New York at the notorious CBGB's. In 2003, the band split up and Colette decided to pursue a solo career. ## Solo career Colette signed a production deal with Bananatoons Production and SA Track Works, where she has worked with songwriters Sean Hosein, Dane Deviller, Steve Smith, [Anthony Anderson](/source/Anthony_Anderson), [Brian Howes](/source/Brian_Howes), Davor Vulama, and [Eddie Schwartz](/source/Eddie_Schwartz). To date, Colette has had her songs "Freeze", "Stay with me", and "Easier to Miss You" recorded by international artists. As a commercial artist, Colette's voice has been featured in ad campaigns for products such as [Motorola](/source/Motorola), [Kia](/source/Kia_Motors) Auto Dealerships, and [Callaway Park](/source/Callaway_Park). Colette's song "I Don't Wanna Know" was added to the rotation on [CHUM](/source/Bell_Media_Radio) radio stations across Canada in January 2008, with Colette winning the 'Up and Coming Artist of the Month'. "I Don't Wanna Know" found its way onto multiple radio stations top 20 charts. Colette recruited [UBC](/source/University_of_British_Columbia) film students to help her in the creation of the music video. As a solo artist, Colette has headlined numerous shows in the greater Vancouver area, including performances at festivals, and played with artists such as Hedley and Faber Drive. As an Aboriginal artist, Colette has had the opportunity to be a featured performer on [APTN](/source/Aboriginal_People's_Television_Network)'s *My TV*. *My TV* filmed Colette's Vancouver performance at New Music West and was interviewed at Gas Station Studios in Vancouver. Colette's song "No Friend of Mine" appears on two episodes of *[South of Nowhere](/source/South_of_Nowhere)*. "Don't Say Goodbye" was added to the movie *[The Break-Up Artist](/source/The_Break-Up_Artist)* in 2009. "Freeze" was included in the 2010 release of *[Dancing Ninja](/source/Dancing_Ninja)*. In 2010, Colette began working with RockSTAR Music Corp. on her music career. Her self-titled debut album was released through her [MySpace](/source/MySpace) Tuesday, June 29, 2010. She is now a member of [EDM](/source/Electronic_dance_music) band Red City. ## References 1. ["BIV Forty Under 40 Awards: Colette Trudeau"](https://www.biv.com/news/economy-law-politics/biv-forty-under-40-awards-colette-trudeau-9989785). *Business Intelligence Vancouver*. January 1, 2025. Retrieved 2026-01-16. 1. ["1st Session, 43rd Parliament | Métis Nation B.C."](https://lims.leg.bc.ca/hdms/file/Committees/43rd1st/fgs/20250603am-Finance-Surrey-Blues.htm). *[Legislative Assembly of British Columbia](/source/Legislative_Assembly_of_British_Columbia)*. June 3, 2025. Retrieved 2026-01-16. ## External links - [Colette's MySpace Page](https://www.myspace.com/colettetrudeau) - [Colette's PureVolume Page](https://web.archive.org/web/20070104183750/http://www.purevolume.com/colettetrudeau) --- Adapted from the Wikipedia article [Colette Trudeau](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colette_Trudeau) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colette_Trudeau?action=history)). Available under [Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/). Changes may have been made.