Alison Krauss Biography
Alison Krauss (Alison Maria Krauss) is an American bluegrass-country singer and musician born on 23rd July 1971 in Decatur, Illinois United States.
She is famously known for her best songs, she has released fourteen albums, that have appeared numerously on soundtracks, and helped renew interest in bluegrass music in the United States.
Alison Krauss Age
Krauss is 45 years as of 2021. He was born on July 23, 1971, in Decatur, Illinois, U.S. She celebrates her birthday on July 23rd every year. His birth sign is Leo.
Alison Krauss Height
Alison stands at a height of 1.7 m or 5 feet 5 inches. (she has a weight of 57 kg).
Alison Education
Alison attended Champaign Central High School. She went on and joined the study of classic violin at the home town the University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign.
Alison Krauss Family
Alison was born to Louise Krauss(mother) and Fred Krauss (father). Her father was a german descendant and her mother was an Italian descendant. She was raised in Decatur with her brother.
Alison Krauss Sibling
Krauss has one brother Viktor Krauss who is also an American musician.
Alison Krauss Husband
Alison was married to Pat Bergeson in 1997 but they divorced in 2001. Her former husband is also an American musician. She has one with whom she got with her divorced husband.
Alison Krauss Children
Alison has one son Sam Bergeson who is also a singer and songwriter. He was born 0n 1999.
Alison Krauss Net worth
Krauss has an estimated net worth of $3 million dollars as of 2020. This includes her assets, money, and income. Her primary source of income is her career as a country singer. Through her various sources of income, she has been able to accumulate good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.
Alison Krauss Measurements and Facts
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Alison Krauss Bio and Wiki
- Full Names: Alison Krauss
- Popular As: Alison
- Occupation / Profession: Bluegrass-country singer
- Nationality: American
- Race / Ethnicity: TBA
- Religion: Not Known
- Sexual Orientation: Straight
Alison Krauss Birthday
- Age / How Old?: 45 years (2020)
- Zodiac Sign: Leo
- Date of Birth: July 23, 1971
- Place of Birth: Decatur, Illinois, U.S.
- Birthday: July 23rd
Alison Krauss Body Measurements
- Height / How Tall?: 1.7 m or 5 feet 5 inches
- Weight: Not Known
- Eye Color: Brown
- Hair Color: Blonde
- Shoe Size: Not Available
Alison Krauss Family and Relationship
- Father (Dad): Fred Krauss
- Mother: Louise Krauss
- Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Brother
- Marital Status: Married
- Wife/Spouse or Husband/Spouse: Married to Pat Bergeson
- Children: Sons (one) Daughter(s) (None)
Alison Krauss Networth and Salary
- Net Worth: $ 1 to $ 5 Million
- Salary: Under Review
- Source of Income: Under Review
Alison House and Cars
- Place of living: To be Updated
- Cars: Car Brand to be Updated
Alison Krauss Music Career
Krauss started her music career at the early age of 5 but she switched to bluegrass. She says that she was interested in music when her mother tried to find interesting things for me to do” and “wanted to get me involved in music, in addition to art and sports”. At the age of 8 she started entering local talent contests, and at 10 had her own band.
At 13, she won the Walnut Valley Festival Fiddle Championship, and the Society for the Preservation of Bluegrass in America named her the “Most Promising Fiddler in the Midwest”. She was also called “Virtuoso” by Vanity Fair Magazine.
She has released fourteen albums, that have appeared on numerous soundtracks, he was helped to renew her interest in bluegrass music in the United States.
Her soundtrack performances have led to further popularity, including the O Brother, Where Art Thou? soundtrack, an album also credited with raising American interest in bluegrass, and the Cold Mountain soundtrack, which led to her performance at the 2004 Academy Awards. In 2018 she won the 27 Grammy Awards from 42 nominations.
She is the most awarded singer and the most awarded female artist in Grammy Awards history. In 1991 she was the second-youngest winner (currently tied as the ninth youngest).
Alison Krauss Awards
Throughout her musical career, Krauss has won twenty-seven Grammy Awards. She overtook Aretha Franklin for the most female wins at the 46th Grammy Awards, where Krauss won three, bringing her total at the time to seventeen (Franklin won her sixteenth that night).
She has also won 14 International Bluegrass Music Association Awards, 9 Country Music Association Awards, 2 Gospel Music Association Awards, 2 CMT Music Awards. She has also won 2 Academy of Country Music Awards and 1 Canadian Country Music Award.
Country Music Television ranked Krauss 12th on their “40 Greatest Women of Country Music” list in 2002. She also won the 76th Academy Awards in February 2004.
Alison Krauss Albums
- 1987: Too Late to Cry
- 1989: Two Highways (with Union Station)
- 1990: I’ve Got That Old Feeling
- 1992: Every Time You Say Goodbye (with Union Station)
- 1994: I Know Who Holds Tomorrow (with The Cox Family)
- 1997: So Long So Wrong (with Union Station)
- 1999: Forget About It
- 2001: New Favorite (with Union Station)
- 2004: Lonely Runs Both Ways (with Union Station)
- 2007: Raising Sand (with Robert Plant)
- 2011: Paper Airplane (with Union Station)
- 2017: Windy City
Alison Krauss Songs
- I’ve Got That Old Feeling · 1990
- I Never Cared For You
Windy City · 2017 - That Kind of Love
Forget About It · 1999 - Your Long Journey
Raising Sand · 2007 - Lay My Burden Down
Paper Airplane · 2011 - Gentle On My Mind
Windy City · 2017 - Stick With Me Baby
Raising Sand · 2007 - In the Palm of Your Hand
I Know Who Holds Tomorrow · 1994 - Losing You
Windy City · 2017 - Every Time You Say Goodbye
Every Time You Say Goodbye · 1992 - Wild Bill Jones
Two Highways · 1989
Frequently Asked Questions About Alison
Who is Alison Krauss?
Krauss (Alison Maria Krauss) is an American bluegrass-country singer and musician born on 23rd July 1971 in Decatur, Illinois United States.
How old is Alison Krauss?
Krauss is 45 years as of 2021. He was born on July 23, 1971, in Decatur, Illinois, U.S
How tall is Alison Krauss?
Krauss stands at a height of 1.7 m or 5 feet 5 inches.
Is Alison Krauss married?
Krauss was married to Pat Bergeson in 1997 but they divorced in 2001. Her former husband is also an American musician. She has one with whom she got with her divorced husband.
How much is Alison worth?
Krauss has an estimated net worth of $3 million dollars as of 2020. This includes her assets, money, and income. Her primary source of income is her career as a country singer. Through her various sources of income, she has been able to accumulate good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.
Is Alison dead or alive?
He is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of him being sick or having any health-related issues.
Where is Alison now?
Alison is still pursuing her career as a musician.
Alison Contacts
- Youtube
- Tiktok
- Website