ALISON KRAUSS

BIRTHDATE AND AGE

• She was born on July 23, 1971
• Her present age is 43

Her hometown is Decatur, Illinois.

MUSICAL BACKGROUND

• She entered the music business at an early age
• She signed with Rounder Records in 1985 and released her first solo album in 1987
• She was invited to join the band with which she still performs, Alison Krauss and Union Station (AKUS)
• As of 2012, she has won 27 Grammy Awards from 41 nominations
• She is the most awarded singer and the most awarded female artist in Grammy history

HER GENRE IS COUNTRY/BLUEGRASS

WHY SHE IS A GOOD ROLE MODEL?

• She is motivated
• Even though she is famous, she hasn't had ANY big bad decisions
• She is not just in it for the fame and wealth
• I admire her personally because her songs usually tell a nice story, and also, I love her voice
• She doesn't just sing, but she can play the fiddle

FUN FACTS!

• Overall, she has received 56 awards from 99 nominations.
• She was the youngest member of the Grand Ole Opry
• She won the Illinois State Fiddle Championship at age 12

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