India, Jan. 2 -- Country icon Terri Clark has been appointed to the Order of Canada, one of her home country's highest honors.

The appointment recognizes her outstanding achievements, dedication to the community and service to the nation.

"When I was a young girl growing up in Alberta, with my sights set on the Grand Ole Opry and the CMA, my mother would often talk about one honor being head and shoulders above the rest... the Order of Canada. The highest honor our country can bestow upon a civilian," shared Clark.

She added, "I've been incredibly fortunate to see so many dreams and wishes come true in my life, but this one is for her. To be included among the likes of Joni Mitchell, Gordon Lightfoot, Anne Murray, k.d. lang and so many...