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Rae Palmer's country music journey began in Hearst, Ontario. Born in 1951 as the second eldest of eight siblings, at the tender age of 5, Rae was performing alongside her parents in "Ray's Trio", singing in both English and French. Rae made appearances on radio in 1956, won several talent contests as a young child and appeared on the Irwin Prescott TV Show in 1962.
After relocating to the Ottawa Valley in 1975, her life took a pivotal turn when she met and married Bob Palmer, who became her manager. Bob rekindled her pursuit of a country music career. From solo acts to heading her band, Maple Creek, Rae made her mark in the Ottawa Valley and Western Quebec country music clubs and festivals through the 80's and 90's.
In 1981, Rae released her debut single, the Hank Williams classic "Kaw-Liga", launching her discography that includes "Everybody Gets Lonely" written by Gerry Allard, "Corner of Walk and Don't Walk", her first collaboration as a songwriter, "Call Me Up", and "How many Broken Hearts" both written by Bob Webb. Her 1985 album "A Dream Come True", was produced by Ted Gerow of the Five Man Electrical Band, showcasing seven original compositions, three co-written with her producer. With multiple charting singles on the RPM charts, Rae scored a Top 15 hit on the RPM chart. She was internationally recognized on labels such as Snocan, Altair Four and Comstock Records and was nominated for "Rising Star of the Year" from the Canadian Country Music Association in 1986. Shortly thereafter, Rae appeared on the Tommy Hunter show. Despite a 35 year career in the Public Service, Rae returned to the studio in 2008 with "Ode to the Animal Shelters", a collaboration with her sister Paulette. The CD is a collection of songs dedicated to animal lovers.
Rae resurfaced on the music scene in 2015, performing at various events, retirement homes, and festivals and more recently she delivers weekly performances via her Facebook page. Her latest CD "Live Laugh Love" features collaborations with songwriter, June Powdrill. Rae and Bob live in Carp and Rae continues to make music an integral part of her life.
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