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Christopher Cross

American singer-songwriter · United States · On the map · Musicians · Born 1951 · age 75

Christopher Cross is an American singer, songwriter, and guitarist. He won five Grammy Awards for his eponymous debut album released in 1979. The singles "Sailing" (1980), and "Arthur's Theme ", from the 1981 film Arthur, peaked at number one on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100.

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A life in dates

2008“Sailing is not a romantic song”In their words26 September 2008Interview with Christopher Cross on http://www.faceculture.com/ (date of interview: 2008-09-26). Video link found at

1982Academy Award for Best Original SongAward1981Grammy Award for Album of the YearAwardGrammy Award for Best New ArtistAward1951Born3 May 1951

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Awards

Academy Award for Best Original Song1982
Grammy Award for Best New Artist1981
Grammy Award for Album of the Year1981

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Country
United States
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
Living
Dates
Born 1951 · age 75

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What they share with Christopher

Carly SimonBoth received Grammy Award for Best New ArtistJulius HarrisAlso in The Plot Against Harry (1971)Michael RoemerAlso in The Plot Against Harry (1971)Sheryl CrowBoth received Grammy Award for Best New ArtistVictoria MonétBoth received Grammy Award for Best New ArtistRobert Milton YoungAlso in The Plot Against Harry (1971)