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My Take
Rodney Crowell is the kind of artist I find myself rooting for: a craftsman rather than a celebrity. The Houston native scored five number-one country singles from a single 1988 album, Diamonds & Dirt, yet he has always struck me as more songwriter than star. His lineage matters too; shaped by Guy Clark and Townes Van Zandt, he carries the storytelling tradition of Texas writing forward. That he also produces and pens songs for others tells you where his heart lies. The string of Americana awards feels less like fame than overdue recognition of a life spent serving the song.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Rodney Crowell
- Name (Japanese)
- ロドニー・クロウェル
- Reading
- ろどにー・くろうぇる
- Born
- August 7, 1950 (age 75)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Tiger
- Origin
- Houston, Texas, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- singer-songwriter / musician / singer / guitarist / record producer
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- 2016 Americana Award for Duo/Group of the Year
- 2013 Americana Award for Duo/Group of the Year
- 2006 Americana Lifetime Achievement Award for Songwriting
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Rodney Crowell born?
Born August 7, 1950 (age 75).
Where is Rodney Crowell from?
Rodney Crowell is from Houston, Texas, United States.
What does Rodney Crowell do?
Rodney Crowell works as singer-songwriter, musician, singer, guitarist, record producer.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-20
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.