Sheryl Crow

Sheryl Crow
Crow in November 2014
Crow in November 2014
Background information
Birth nameSheryl Suzanne Crow
Born (1962-02-11) February 11, 1962 (age 62)
Kennett, Missouri, U.S.
Genres
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • actress
  • guitarist
  • multi instrumentalist
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • guitar
  • bass
  • keyboards
  • harmonica
DiscographySheryl Crow discography
Years active1983–present
Labels
Websitesherylcrow.com

Sheryl Suzanne Crow (born February 11, 1962) is an American singer, musician, songwriter, and actress. She is noted for her optimistic and idealistic subject matter, and incorporation of genres including rock, pop, country, folk, and blues.[2] She has released twelve studio albums, five compilations, and three live albums, and contributed to several film soundtracks. Her most popular songs include "All I Wanna Do" (1994), "Strong Enough" (1994), "If It Makes You Happy" (1996), "Everyday Is a Winding Road" (1996), "My Favorite Mistake" (1998), "Picture" (2002, duet with Kid Rock), and "Soak Up the Sun" (2002).

Crow has sold more than 50 million albums worldwide[3] and won nine Grammy Awards from 32 nominations. In her acting career, Crow has appeared on the television series 30 Rock, Cop Rock, GCB, Cougar Town, Jon Stewart's and Stephen Colbert's Rally to Restore Sanity and/or Fear, One Tree Hill, and NCIS: New Orleans.[4] Crow was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2023.[5]

  1. ^ Simpson, Dave Simpson (June 26, 2019). "Sheryl Crow review – sublime anthems from defiant country-rocker". The Guardian. Retrieved June 29, 2023.
  2. ^ Richin, Leslie (February 11, 2016). "10 Phenomenal Sheryl Crow Songs". Billboard.com.
  3. ^ "Sheryl Crow diagnosed with brain tumour". NME. June 6, 2012. Archived from the original on February 1, 2013. Retrieved February 11, 2013.
  4. ^ Thomma, Steven; Lightman, David (October 30, 2010). "Comics gather horde on National Mall to seek civility in politics". The Miami Herald. Retrieved October 30, 2010. [dead link]
  5. ^ "Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2023 Inductees". The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Retrieved May 3, 2023.