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My Take
Sheryl Crow occupies a rare spot in my personal canon: a hitmaker who never sounds like she's chasing hits. Her music blends rock, country, blues, and pop so casually that the craftsmanship hides in plain sight, and her famously sunny lyrics carry more grit than they're given credit for. I love that she came up the slow way, a Missouri music teacher turned session singer who didn't break through until her thirties, because you can hear that patience in every relaxed phrase. The 2023 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction simply formalized what three decades of consistency had already proven.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Sheryl Crow
- Name (Japanese)
- シェリル・クロウ
- Reading
- しぇりる・くろう
- Born
- February 11, 1962 (age 64)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Tiger
- Origin
- Kennett, Missouri, United States
- Occupation
- singer-songwriter / singer / composer / pianist / actor
2. Background
- University
- University of Missouri
Awards & achievements
- 1995 Grammy Award for Best New Artist
- 2023 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
- 2011 Academy of Country Music Awards
- 2023 American Music Award for Favorite Pop/Rock Female Artist
- 2024 American Music Award for Favorite Pop/Rock Female Artist
- 2024 American Music Award for Favorite Adult Contemporary Artist
- 1997 BRIT Award for International Female Solo Artist
- 1995 Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance
4. Personality
Motto
Private
5. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Home for Christmas | — |
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Sheryl Crow born?
Born February 11, 1962 (age 64).
Where is Sheryl Crow from?
Sheryl Crow is from Kennett, Missouri, United States.
What does Sheryl Crow do?
Sheryl Crow works as singer-songwriter, singer, composer, pianist, actor.
What is Sheryl Crow known for?
Notable works include Home for Christmas.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-11
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.