| Alison Krauss was born on Jul 23, 1971 in Champaign, IL. Alison Krauss began classical violin lessons when she was five years old. Soon Alison Krauss began playing country and bluegrass licks. Alison Krauss began entering talent contests in and around Champaign at the age of eight. When Alison Krauss was 12 years old, she won the Illinois State Fiddle Championship. Alison Krauss was 14 years old when she signed with Rounder Records. Alison Krauss increased the popularity of bluegrass in the '90s. Her music is a blend of bluegrass and folk. With her platinum-selling 1995 compilation, Now That I've Found You, Alison Krauss became a star. |