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inspire me and the legions of fans and other singer/songwriters coming up in her wake.

Shawn is utterly original in her singing, and original in what she speaks about in her songs. winning both Record and Song of the Year for Sunny Came Home. It takes an original to get our attention. It’s a very special way of relating what really matters. In a moving induction speech, Jackson Browne extolled, “Not many writers are able to do what Shawn does.

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The Steady On 30th Anniversary Acoustic Edition strips each song to the core, placing Colvin’s songwriting masterclass on full display.Ĭolvin was recently inducted into the 2019 Austin City Limits Hall of Fame alongside legendary artists Lyle Lovett and Buddy Guy. 2019, to commemorate the 30th anniversary of Steady On, Colvin released a newly-recorded solo-acoustic version. Said Raitt, “She’s simply one of the best singers I’ve ever heard-and a truly gifted and deep songwriter and guitarist.”

Colvin triumphed at the 1998 GRAMMY Awards, winning both Record and Song of the Year for “Sunny Came Home.”Ĭolvin was recognized for her career accomplishments when she was honored with the 2016 Lifetime Achievement Trailblazer Award by the Americana Music Association. Her songs are slow-release works of craft and catharsis that become treasured, lifetime companions for their listeners. She has been a mainstay of the singer-songwriter genre ever since, releasing thirteen superlative albums and establishing herself as one of America’s most revered live performers.

Shawn Colvin won her first GRAMMY Award for Best Contemporary Folk Album with her debut album, Steady On.

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