Alison Krauss

Alison Krauss (born July 23, 1971) is an American bluegrass-country singer, songwriter and fiddler. Signed to Rounder Records as a 14-year-old fiddler from Champaign, Illinois, she has become the most recognized face in contemporary bluegrass, a critically acclaimed artist who has brought modern sophistication to the genre while respecting its traditions. Songfacts reports that in 2011 Krauss recorded her first ever number one country album in her home country with Paper Airplane.

Influenced by: Bill Monroe, Dolly Parton, Emmy Lou Harris

Label:

Rounder Records

Active:

1987-present

Scene:

Champaign, Illinois / Midwest Americana

Side projects

• Union Station

• Alison Krauss and Union StationThu, Jul 16
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• Allison RussellSun, Jul 5
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• Lucinda WilliamsThu, Jul 23
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• Kacey MusgravesSat, Sep 5
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• Brenna MacMillianWed, Jun 24
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• Phoebe BridgersTue, Sep 29
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• Tracy LawrenceThu, Aug 13
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• Sara EvansThu, Aug 13
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