Melissa Etheridge
Singer-songwriter and activist
Born
May 29th, 1961
64 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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Singer-songwriter and guitarist gained prominence in the 1990s with a self-titled debut album. Released the iconic album 'Yes I Am,' which features the hit single 'Come to My Window.' Actively involved in various social causes, particularly LGBTQ+ rights and breast cancer awareness. Successfully collaborated with other artists and participated in benefit concerts. Received multiple awards, including Grammy Awards and an Academy Award for Best Original Song for 'I Need to Wake Up' from the documentary 'An Inconvenient Truth.'
Released the album 'Yes I Am'
Won two Grammy Awards
Received an Academy Award for Best Original Song
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