To help celebrate Canada Day this Sunday, CBC Music asked a variety of musicians from across the country – singer-songwriters, rockers, gospel singers and country crooners – to let us know how they plan to spend our nation's 145th birthday.

Plus, they tell us what Canadian figures inspire them and share their Canada Day all-Canadian playlist. 

Check out their Q&As and playlists below:

Valdy

Marcus Mosely of the Sojourners

James Keelaghan

Ewan Currie of the Sheepdogs

Jill Barber

Chris Kirby

Matt Andersen

Hayley Sales

Kendel Carson 

David Francey

Barney Bentall

Rick Tippe

Neil Osborne of 54-40

Steve Dawson

Meg Warren

What Canadian songs will be listening to on July 1? Let us know in the comments below.

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posted by Brad Frenette on Jun 30, 2012