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Tom Paxton

American folk singer and singer-songwriter · United States · On the map · Musicians · Born 1937 · age 89

Thomas Richard Paxton is an American folk singer-songwriter whose career spans more than sixty years. In 2009, Paxton received a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. He is a music educator as well as an advocate for folk singers to combine traditional songs with new compositions.

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A typical day, 30 days to 11 November 2026

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Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame2015
Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award2009

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Country
United States
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
Living
Dates
Born 1937 · age 89

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