Rodney Crowell
Singer-songwriter of 'Ain't Living Long Like This'
Born
August 7th, 1950
74 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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A prominent figure in American country music, this artist emerged in the 1970s, initially as a member of Emmylou Harris's band, the Hot Band. A successful solo artist, significant contributions to the genre include multiple chart-topping hits and acclaimed albums. The artist's songwriting has influenced many and resulted in collaboration with notable musicians across genres. Grammy Awards were received for works that shaped the modern country music landscape.
Released the hit song 'Ain't Living Long Like This'
Won a Grammy Award for Best Country Album
Co-wrote songs for artists like Johnny Cash
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