Dan Tyminski
American singer-songwriter, bluegrass artist
Born
June 20th, 1967
58 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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Tyminski is a prominent American singer-songwriter and musician, recognized primarily for contributions to bluegrass music. Gained significant recognition as a member of Alison Krauss and Union Station, performing on influential albums and contributing to the genre's popularity. Released solo projects that further showcased talent, including the acclaimed album 'Southern Gothic'. Achieved crossover success by providing the vocals for 'I Am a Man of Constant Sorrow' featured in the film 'O Brother, Where Art Thou?', which garnered a Grammy Award.
Provided vocals for 'I Am a Man of Constant Sorrow'
Released the album 'Southern Gothic'
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