Alison Krauss is a highly acclaimed bluegrass-country singer, violinist, and songwriter, whose career has been marked by her delicate vocals and skillful fiddle playing. Born on July 23, 1971, in Decatur, Illinois, Krauss began studying classical violin at five years old but soon switched to bluegrass. By the age of 14, she had won the Walnut Valley Festival Fiddle Championship, and she was signed to Rounder Records
... MoreAlison Krauss is a highly acclaimed bluegrass-country singer, violinist, and songwriter, whose career has been marked by her delicate vocals and skillful fiddle playing. Born on July 23, 1971, in Decatur, Illinois, Krauss began studying classical violin at five years old but soon switched to bluegrass. By the age of 14, she had won the Walnut Valley Festival Fiddle Championship, and she was signed to Rounder Records shortly thereafter. Throughout her career, Krauss has earned a reputation for bridging the gap between roots music and genres such as pop and rock.
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