Patty Griffin
American singer-songwriter and musician / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Patricia Jean Griffin (born March 16, 1964) is an American singer, songwriter, and musician.[1] She is a vocalist and plays guitar and piano. She is known for her stripped-down songwriting style in the folk music genre. Her songs have been covered by numerous musicians, including Emmylou Harris, Ellis Paul, Kelly Clarkson, Rory Block, Dave Hause, Sugarland, Bette Midler and The Chicks.
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Birth name | Patricia Jean Griffin |
Born | (1964-03-16) 16 March 1964 (age 60) |
Origin | Old Town, Maine, U.S. |
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Years active | 1992–present |
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Website | pattygriffin |
In 2007, Griffin received the Artist of the Year award from the Americana Music Association, and her album Children Running Through won the award for Best Album. She received the Lifetime Achievement Award for Songwriting at the 2023 Americana Music Honors & Awards. In 2011, Griffin's album Downtown Church won the Grammy Award for Best Traditional Gospel Album and her 2019 self-titled album won the Grammy Award for Best Folk Album.