Alison Krauss
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| Alison Krauss | ||
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Krauss performing at the Crossroads Guitar Festival in 2007.
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| Background information | ||
| Born | July 23, 1971 | |
| Place of birth | Decatur, Illinois, United States |
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| Type(s) of music | Bluegrass, Newgrass, country, gospel | |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter, record producer | |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, fiddle | |
| Years active | 1987—present | |
| Label(s) | Rounder Records | |
| Website | AlisonKrauss.com | |
Alison Krauss (born July 23, 1971)[1] is an American bluegrass-country singer and fiddle player. She is famous for being the leader of the band Alison Krauss & Union Station, and has produced albums for artists like Nickel Creek, Reba McEntire, and Alan Jackson. She has 21 Grammy Awards, more than any other female artist in history.
[change] References
- ↑ Alison Krauss bio for Billboard.com. Retrieved June 5 2006.