Alison Krauss (Country Singer and Musician)
Profession: Country Singer and Musician
Biography: Tied with Quincy Jones as the most awarded living recipient of Grammys - 27 in total - Krauss performs bluegrass and country with her band Union Station.
Her soundtrack to the hit film "O Brother, Where Art Thou?" sparked a revival in American blugrass, and in 2007 she won Album of the Year for "Raising Sand", a duet with Led Zeppelin lead singer Robert Plant.
Born: July 23, 1971
Birthplace: Decatur, Illinois, USA
Age: 53 years old
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Leo
Career Highlights
- 1995-02-07 Bluegrass and country musician Alison Krauss releases her compilation album "Now that I've Found You"
- 2005-11-16 CBS television broadcasts ”I Walk the Line: A Night For Johnny Cash” featuring concert performances by Dwight Yoakam, Martina McBride, Alison Krauss, U2, Norah Jones, Foo Fighters, Sheryl Crow, and others
- 2007-10-23 Rounder Records releases "Raising Sand", a collaborative album by American bluegrass singer Alison Krauss and British rock vocalist Robert Plant; tops the chart in Norway, peaks at #2 in US, UK, and Sweden
- 2009-02-08 51st Grammy Awards: Best Album "Raising Sand" and Record of the Year "Please Read The Letter", both by Robert Plant & Alison Krauss win
- 2016-09-17 Farm Aid held in Bristow, Virginia; performers include Willie Nelson, John Mellencamp, Neil Young, Dave Matthews, Alabama Shakes, Sturgill Simpson, Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats, Jamey Johnson & Alison Krauss, Margo Price, and The Wisdom Indian Dancers
- 2021-11-19 Rounder Records releases "Raise The Roof", the 2nd collaborative album by American bluegrass singer Alison Krauss and British rock vocalist Robert Plant
Personal Life
- 1997-11-08 Bluegrass musician Alison Krauss marries Pat Bergeson
References
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Update: 2024-08-20