Died On This Date (October 27, 2009) Taylor Mitchell / Young Canadian Folk Singer

Taylor Mitchell (Born Taylor Luciow)
August 27, 1990  – October 27, 2009

Taylor Mitchell was an up-and-coming singer songwriter who was just beginning to build her career in her home country of Canada when her life was tragically cut short.  Mitchell recorded her first EP in 2007 and released her full length debut For Your Consideration, in March of 2009 .  Mitchell’s back-up band for her latest album included a cast of all-star musicians who have played with the likes of Ani DiFranco, Ron Sexsmith and Kathleen Edwards.  Taylor Mitchell, 19, was hiking in Cape Breton Highlands National Park, Nova Scotia, when she was attacked by two coyotes.  Mitchell died of her injuries in a Halifax hospital.

Thanks to Craig Rosen at Number1Albums for the assist.

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