Sheryl Crow

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Biography

With her modern spin on classic rock, catchy melodies, and earnest lyrics, Sheryl Crow made her mark as one of the most exciting and sought-after singers/musicians in rock-n-roll. Since the release of her first smash hit single, "All I Wanna Do" from the album Tuesday Night Music Club (1994), Crow's voice dominated the airwaves during the 1990s and into the millennium, helping her to earn a slew of Grammys and American Music Awards. A onetime …
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Job Title

Actor, Music, Other

Born

February 11, 1962

Career Milestones

Worked as session vocalist, performing with more seasoned artists Sting, Stevie Wonder, and Rod Stewart

Wrote her first song at age 13

1986

Moved to Los Angeles, CA to pursue singing full-time

1988

Sang back-up vocals for Michael Jackson during pop icon's international "Bad" tour

1991

Signed a record deal with A&M and worked on an album with music producer Hugh Padgham; album never released

1993

Began collaboration with a group of musicians called "Tuesday Night Music Club"; released debut album Tuesday Night Music Club, featuring the singles "Run Baby Run" and "Leaving Las Vegas"

1994

Achieved mainstream success with the single "All I Wanna Do" off debut album; had a falling out with Tuesday Night Music Club members shortly after

1996

Released self-titled second album, which included the hits "If it Makes You Happy," "A Change Would Do You Good," and "Everyday is a Winding Road"

1997

Wrote and performed the theme song of the James Bond film "Tomorrow Never Dies"

2001

Produced several tracks on Stevie Nicks' album Trouble in Shangri-La

2002

Collaborated with rapper Kid Rock on the duet ballad "Picture"

2002

Fourth studio album C'mon, C'mon spawned the hit single "Soak Up the Sun"

2003

Released a cover of Cat Stevens' "The First Cut Is the Deepest" (1967) for greatest hits compilation The Very Best of Sheryl Crow

2004

Appeared as a musical performer in the Cole Porter biopic "De-Lovely"

2006

Diagnosed with Stage 1 breast cancer after a highly publicized split with Lance Armstrong

2008

Made a musical comeback with sixth studio album Detours

2010

Guest starred on episodes of ABC's "Cougar Town"

2010

Paid tribute to rock and roll with 100 Miles from Memphis

Awards

1994

Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance

1994

Grammy Award for Best New Artist

1994

Grammy Award for Record Of The Year

1996

Grammy Award for Best Female Rock Vocal Performance

1996

Grammy Award for Best Rock Album

1997

Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song - Motion Picture in Tomorrow Never Dies

1998

Grammy Award for Best Rock Album

1999

Grammy Award for Best Female Rock Vocal Performance

2000

Grammy Award for Best Female Rock Vocal Performance

2002

Grammy Award for Best Female Rock Vocal Performance

2006

Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song - Motion Picture in Home of the Brave