Alison Krauss

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Alison Krauss
Krauss performing at the Crossroads Guitar Festival in 2007.
Krauss performing at the Crossroads Guitar Festival in 2007.
Background information
Born July 23, 1971 (1971-07-23)(age 38)
Place of birth Decatur, Illinois,
United States
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

  1. Alison Krauss bio for Billboard.com. Retrieved June 5 2006.