Guide Note
Sheryl Crow is a nine-time Grammy-winning blues- and pop-rock singer, guitarist, bassist and songwriter. She got her start singing commercial jingles in the 1980s and later emerged as one of the bestselling female artists of the '90s and '00s.
Crow made a rare foray intp politics on August 28, 2008, performing at the final night of the Democratic National Convention.
Fast Facts
- Full name: Sheryl Suzanne Crow
- Born: February 11, 1962
- Birthplace: Kennett, Missouri
- Years Active: 1993-Present
- Record Label: A&M Records
- Nine Grammy Awards
- Three American Music Awards
- Attended: University of Missouri
- Blogs for: The Huffington Post
Career
Crow toured as a backup singer for Michael Jackson on tour from 1987-1989. She soon started recording her solo material and came out with Tuesday Night Music Club in 1994. Behind hit singles like "All I Wanna Do" and "Strong Enough," the album was a success, selling over seven million copies and earning Crow her first Grammys. This launched a successful solo career for Crow who continued to find success with subsequent releases and collaborated with other well-known artists such as The Rolling Stones. In February, 2008, Crow released Detours, her sixth studio album.
Health and Personal Life
In 2003 Crow began dating champion cyclist Lance Armstrong, and the pair were briefly engaged before splitting in 2006. Around this time, Crow was diagnosed with breast cancer, from which she was expected to have a full recovery.
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