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Born on July 23, 1971, Alison Krauss is from Decatur, Illinois, United States. Alison Krauss is a singer, fiddler and mandolinist. The age as of 2026 is 55. Education on record includes Champaign Central High School. Listed accolades include Americana Award for Duo/Group of the Year (2008) and Country Music Association Award for Female Vocalist of the Year (1995).
My Take
Alison Krauss is, to my ear, the quiet queen of American roots music. A child prodigy from Decatur, Illinois who was competing by eight and recording by fourteen, she paired a crystalline voice with formidable fiddle and mandolin playing and went on to win Grammys by the armful. What I love is her restraint; she never chases spectacle, only beauty and precision, letting the song breathe. Her celebrated collaboration with Robert Plant showed how far her instincts reach beyond bluegrass. Few artists carry American traditional music into the present with this much grace. My admiration for her runs quiet but very deep.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Alison Krauss
- Name (Japanese)
- アリソン・クラウス
- Reading
- ありそん・くらうす
- Born
- July 23, 1971 (age 55)
- Origin
- Decatur, Illinois, United States
- Occupation
- singer / fiddler / mandolinist / violinist / musician
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Boar
2. Background
- High school
- Champaign Central High School
Awards & achievements
- 2008 Americana Award for Duo/Group of the Year
- 1995 Country Music Association Award for Female Vocalist of the Year
3. Links
- Official sitehttps://alisonkrauss.com/
- Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/alisonkrauss/
- Xhttps://x.com/AlisonKrauss
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alison%20Krauss
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%82%A2%E3%83%AA%E3%82%BD%E3%83%B3%E3%83%BB%E3%82%AF%E3%83%A9%E3%82%A6%E3%82%B9
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q371782
4. About this entry
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Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Alison Krauss born?
Alison Krauss was born on July 23, 1971 and is 55 years old.
Where is Alison Krauss from?
Alison Krauss is from Decatur, Illinois, United States.
What does Alison Krauss do?
Alison Krauss works as singer, fiddler, mandolinist, violinist, musician.
Which high school did Alison Krauss attend?
Alison Krauss attended Champaign Central High School.
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