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Nanci Griffith

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American singer-songwriter (1953-2021)

United StatesMusiciansLived 1953 to 2021 · aged 68
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Nanci Caroline Griffith was an American singer, guitarist, and songwriter. She often appeared on the PBS music program Austin City Limits, starting in 1985 during season 10. " She won a Grammy for Best Contemporary Folk Album in 1994 for her 1993 recording, Other Voices, Other Rooms.

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2008Americana Trailblazer Award
1994Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Folk Album

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Nanci Caroline Griffith was an American singer, guitarist, and songwriter. She often appeared on the PBS music program Austin City Limits, starting in 1985 during season 10. Griffith's career spanned a variety of musical genres, predominantly country, folk, and what she termed "folkabilly." She won a Grammy for Best Contemporary Folk Album in 1994 for her 1993 recording, Other Voices, Other Rooms. The album features Griffith covering the songs of artists who were her major influences. One of her better-known songs is "From a Distance," which was written and composed by Julie Gold.

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United States
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Musicians
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Singer / Musician
Status
deceased
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Lived 1953 to 2021 · aged 68
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