Sheryl Crow
Singer-songwriter and guitarist
Born
February 11th, 1962
63 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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Originated in the United States, a singer-songwriter and guitarist gained prominence in the 1990s. The album 'Tuesday Music Club' featured the hit single 'All I Wanna Do,' which topped charts and earned multiple Grammy Awards. Contributions to the music industry included a blend of rock, pop, and country influences. Achieved commercial success with several albums, including 'Sheryl Crow' and 'The Globe Sessions.' Also recognized for collaborations with various artists and philanthropy in music education.
Released the multi-platinum album 'Tuesday Music Club'
Won 3 Grammy Awards for 'All I Wanna Do'
Collaborated with Tina Turner on 'What's Love Got to Do with It'
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