Patty Griffin

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Born 16 March 1964.

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Patty Griffin (born Patricia Jean Griffin on March 16, 1964) is an American Grammy award-winning singer-songwriter and musician. Known for her stripped-down songwriting style centered around the folk music genre, her songs have been covered by a host of musicians including Emmylou Harris, Ellis Paul, Rory Block, and the Dixie Chicks.

In 2007, Griffin was the recipient of the Americana Music Association's "Artist of the Year" award and her album, Children Running Through, won for "Best Album".

In 2011, Griffin's album entitled Downtown Church won the Grammy Award for Best Traditional Gospel Album.

According to an article republished on Robert Plant's official website, Griffin and the ex-Led Zeppelin frontman are married. A representative of Plant's has, however, denied this.

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  1. Downtown Church 2010

    Review of Downtown Church

    Reviewed by Nick Barraclough

    Griffin and her cohorts deliver a collection of astonishing songs.
  2. Children Running Through 2007

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    Reviewed by Helen Groom

    To pigeonhole Patty Griffin’s fifth released studio album as a folk or country album...
  3. Impossible Dream 2005

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    Reviewed by Sue Keogh

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