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- 1 2 3 Andrew Waterman, "Hidden gem Kelly McMichael making ‘Waves’ in St. John’s with new solo record". SaltWire Network , May 19, 2021.
- ↑ Allie Gregory, "Here's the 2022 Polaris Music Prize Long List". Exclaim! , June 14, 2022.
- 1 2 Paul Rellinger, "Peterborough’s Kelly McMichael releases her first solo album with a tough COVID time in her rearview mirror". Kawartha Now, July 11, 2021.
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