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In 2007, she was discovered by Jian Ghomeshi, who was her manager until 2014. Starting in early 2008, Lights toured cities in the Great Lakes region, in both Canada and the United States. In late 2008, she toured the United States.[1] In August 2008, Lights signed a record deal with Toronto-based label Underground Operations. She also signed an American partnership deal with Warner Bros. along with Doghouse Records.[2] She toured from January–May 2010 with contemporary synthpop artist Owl City in Canada, the United States, and Europe.
Lights won Indie Awards in the Favourite Solo Artist and Astral Media Radio Favourite Single categories during Canadian Music Week in March 2009 in Toronto.[3] She won the Best New Artist Awards in the Hot AC and CHR categories.[4] All awards were for her debut single "Drive My Soul," except the award for Favourite Solo Artist.In November 2010, her debut album The Listening was given a gold certification by the Canadian Recording Industry Association for sales of 40,000 units.[5]
- ^ Brian Pascual (Jun 23, 2008). "Lights Finally Finds The Right Phase". ChartAttack.com. Toronto: Chart Communications, Inc. Retrieved Dec 29, 2008.
- ^ "Warner Bros. Records Partners with Doghouse to Sign Electro-Pop Artist LIGHTS Label..." Reuters. Sep 15, 2008. Retrieved Oct 14, 2010.
- ^ "2009 Nominees/Winners". Indies. Canadian Music Week. Retrieved January 13, 2012.
- ^ "Canadian Radio Music Awards". Canadian Music Week. March 13, 2009. Archived from the original on January 30, 2009. Retrieved March 19, 2009.
- ^ "Audio & Video Certifications". Canadian Recording Industry Association. October 2010. Retrieved December 4, 2010.