Date of Birth: July 23, 1971
Zodiac Sign: Leo
Date of Death: *
Biography
Alison Krauss is an American bluegrass-country singer and musician who has achieved critical and commercial success both as a solo artist and with her band, Union Station. Born in Decatur, Illinois, she began her musical journey at a very young age, taking up classical violin lessons at the age of five. By the time she was eight, she had switched to bluegrass and was winning local contests. Krauss released her first album at the age of 14 and has since become one of the most celebrated figures in bluegrass and country music. She has garnered multiple Grammy Awards, making her one of the most awarded singers in Grammy history. Krauss’s collaborations with other artists, including Robert Plant and Brad Paisley, have further broadened her appeal and demonstrated her versatility.
5 Interesting Facts about Alison Krauss
1. Alison Krauss has won 27 Grammy Awards, making her the most awarded female artist in Grammy history and the third most awarded artist overall.
2. She was inducted into the International Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame in 2020.
3. Krauss’s album “Raising Sand,” a collaboration with Robert Plant, won the Grammy Award for Album of the Year in 2009.
4. She was awarded the National Medal of Arts in 2019 by President Donald Trump.
5. Alison Krauss has contributed to the soundtracks of several films, including “O Brother, Where Art Thou?” and “Cold Mountain.”
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Alison Krauss
1. “I don’t make music for the accolades. I make it for the joy it brings me and others.”
2. “Music is about communication, and it’s all about letting people in on the emotions you’re feeling.”
3. “I’ve always been a firm believer that you should never let your success get to your head and never let your failures get to your heart.”
4. “The only thing I’ve ever wanted to do is play music and make people feel something.”
5. “The best songs are the ones that come from the heart, the ones that tell a story and resonate with people.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
Alison Krauss has achieved a highest net worth of approximately $20 million.
Children
Alison Krauss has one child, a son named Sam, from her marriage to musician Pat Bergeson. They divorced in 2001.
Relevant Links
1. [Alison Krauss Official Website](https://www.alisonkrauss.com
2. [Alison Krauss on IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0005110/
3. [Alison Krauss – Grammy Awards Profile](https://www.grammy.com/artists/alison-krauss/15869
4. [Alison Krauss on Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alison_Krauss
5. [Alison Krauss on AllMusic](https://www.allmusic.com/artist/alison-krauss-mn0000003092
