Kelly Willis
Country music singer-songwriter
Born
October 2nd, 1968
57 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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Born in 1968, this American country music singer-songwriter gained prominence in the 1990s with a unique blend of traditional country and modern sounds. The debut album, 'Well-Traveled Love,' released in 1990, showcased songwriting prowess and vocal talent. Throughout the career, recorded several albums that received critical acclaim, including 'What I Deserve' and 'Easy.' Influenced a generation of artists with a rich narrative style in songwriting and distinctive vocal delivery. Collaborated with notable musicians and contributed to the country music genre through various projects and performances.
Released the album 'Well-Traveled Love' in 1990
Collaborated with artists like Bruce Robison and Reckless Kelly
Gained acclaim for the album 'What I Deserve'
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