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Tanika Charles

Buffalo Toronto Public Media | By Chelsea O
Published March 20, 2026 at 4:31 PM EDT
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Fresh off the announcement of her recent JUNO nomination, Tanika Charles sat down with Chelsea O. to chat about the process behind creating her latest album, Reasons to Stay; the ups and downs of being in the entertainment industry; what advice she would give to artists embarking on their music careers; and much more.
Chelsea O
Chelsea O of the Stress Dolls hosts "The Scene" on BTPM The Bridge every Sunday and Monday night.
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