Sheryl Crow

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Born 11 February 1962.

Sheryl Crow

Biography

Sheryl Suzanne Crow (born February 11, 1962) is an American musician, singer-songwriter, record producer, actress and political activist. Her music incorporates elements of rock, folk, hip hop, country, and pop. She has released seven studio albums, two compilations, a live album, and has contributed to a number of film soundtracks. She has sold more than 17 million albums in the US and over 50 million albums worldwide. Additionally, Crow has garnered nine Grammy Awards (out of thirty-two nominations) from the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences.

In addition to her own work, Crow has performed with the Rolling Stones and has sung duets with Michael Jackson, Eric Clapton, Luciano Pavarotti, Willie Nelson, BB King, Tony Bennett, and Sting. She has also performed backing vocals for Tina Turner, Michael Jackson, Don Henley, Stevie Nicks, Belinda Carlisle, and for the Bob Dylan 30th Anniversary celebrating Dylan's thirty years as a recording artist.

As an actress, Crow has appeared on various television shows including NBC's 30 Rock, ABC's GCB and Cougar Town, Disney Channel's Hannah Montana Forever, and Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert's Rally to Restore Sanity and/or Fear as well as One Tree Hill.

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  1. Crow's restraining order extended

    Wed 15 Aug 2012 09:09

    Sheryl Crow is granted a three year restraining order against a man who admitted...
  2. Crow is granted restraining order

    Tue 31 Jul 2012 10:14

    Singer Sheryl Crow is granted a temporary restraining order against a man accused of...
  3. Sheryl Crow has brain tumour

    Wed 6 Jun 2012 14:57

    The singer has told her fans not to worry after she was diagnosed with a benign brain...

BBC Reviews

  1. 100 Miles From Memphis 2010

    Review of 100 Miles From Memphis

    Reviewed by Paul Lester

    Seventh studio album from Grammy-winning singer-songwriter and liberal activist.
  2. Detours 2008

    Review of Detours

    Reviewed by Chris Long

    Detours might not just be the sound of an artist returning to her finest form, it...
  3. Wildflower 2005

    Review of Wildflower

    Reviewed by Jack Smith

    More easy listening than rock, Wildflower sees a more settled Crow exploring love and...

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