Sheryl Crow is an acclaimed American singer-songwriter and actress.
She gained fame with her debut album Tuesday Night Music Club, featuring the hit All I Wanna Do.
Crow’s music blends rock, pop, country, and folk, earning her nine Grammy Awards from 32 nominations.
Notable songs include If It Makes You Happy, Soak Up the Sun, and Picture (with Kid Rock).
Beyond music, she has acted in films and television and is known for her philanthropic efforts, particularly in scleroderma research.
Siblings
Sheryl has three siblings, two older sisters, Kathy and Karen, and a younger brother, Steven.
She was raised in Kennett, Missouri, where her mother was a piano teacher and her father a lawyer and trumpet player.
Career
Crow’s career began in the late 1980s after she graduated from the University of Missouri with a degree in music education.
She moved to Los Angeles to pursue her passion for music and initially worked as a backup singer for various artists, including Michael Jackson on his Bad tour and Rod Stewart.
Crow gained widespread fame with the release of her debut album, Tuesday Night Music Club, in 1993.
This album was recorded with a group of musicians she met in Los Angeles and featured the breakout single All I Wanna Do, which became a massive hit.
The album’s success earned her Grammy Awards for Best New Artist and Record of the Year, establishing her as a prominent figure in the music industry.
The sound of Tuesday Night Music Club showcased Crow’s unique blend of rock, pop, and folk influences, characterized by catchy melodies and introspective lyrics.
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Following her breakthrough, Crow continued to release successful albums throughout the late 1990s and early 2000s.
Her second album, Sheryl Crow, released in 1996, included hits like If It Makes You Happy and Everyday Is a Winding Road.
The Globe Sessions, released in 1998, featured My Favorite Mistake and won her additional Grammy Awards.
In 2002, she released C’mon C’mon, which included the popular song Soak Up the Sun.
Her later works, such as Wildflower (2005) and 100 Miles from Memphis (2010), further solidified her versatility as an artist.
Throughout her career, Crow has collaborated with various artists across genres, most notably with Kid Rock on the duet Picture and Justin Timberlake on Love Is Free.
Crow’s musical style is known for its genre-blending qualities, incorporating elements from rock, pop, country, and folk.
Awards and accolades
Crow has received numerous awards and accolades throughout her illustrious career, underscoring her impact on the music industry.
She has won nine Grammy Awards from 32 nominations, including prestigious honors such as Best New Artist and Record of the Year for All I Wanna Do.
In addition to her Grammys, Crow has earned three American Music Awards and has been recognized by several other organizations, including the Academy of Country Music and the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Her contributions to music have also been acknowledged with nominations for Golden Globe Awards, Daytime Emmy Awards, and MTV Video Music Awards.
In 2023, she was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, marking a significant milestone in her career.
Crow’s influence extends beyond her awards, as she is celebrated by a new generation of artists who cite her as an inspiration.
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