Desiree Dorion's latest release, "Tough Street," is her fourth studio album. The album is Dorion's most vulnerable work and draws inspiration from her life as an Indigenous woman. Dorion's latest release, "Small Town Stories," garnered her some hard earned attention. The album received nominations at the 2014 JUNO Awards, 2014 WCMA's and 2014 & 2013 Aboriginal Peoples Choice Music Awards. Honesty, emotion, and work ethic are some of the defining attributes of Dorion. These coupled with her gift for songwriting, and her versatile voice (at times reminiscent of greats like Dolly Parton) are what sets this young country crooner apart. 2014 Aboriginal Album of the Year - JUNO - NOM Aboriginal Album of the Year - WCMA - NOM Aboriginal Peoples Choice Music Awards - NOM (X2) 2013 Best Country Album (SMALL TOWN STORIES) - APCMA - NOM Best Country Album (Small Town Stories) - Indian Summer Music Awards - NOM 2012 Honourable Mention for "Turn to Me" - Int. Songwriting Competition 2011 Best country cd - North American Indigenous Image Awards - WIN Best country cd - Indian Summer Music Awards - NOM Best country album - Native American Music Awards - NOM Best female artist - Native American Music Awards - NOM 2010 Best country album - CAMA - WIN Best female artist - CAMA - NOM Best country album - APCMA - NOM