Alison Krauss

Alison Krauss

🎂 23rd July 1971 (54 yrs) 📍 Decatur, Illinois, USA

Known For

Nanci Griffith: Other Voices, Other Rooms

Biography

Alison Maria Krauss is an American bluegrass-country singer and musician. She entered the music industry at an early age, winning local contests by the age of 10 and recording for the first time at 14. She signed with Rounder Records in 1985 and released her first solo album in 1987.

Alison Krauss

Movies Featuring Alison Krauss

Opry 100: A Live Celebration

Opry 100: A Live Celebration (2025)

as Self - Performer
Robert Plant & Alison Krauss at Glastonbury

Robert Plant & Alison Krauss at Glastonbury (2022)

as Herself
A Kentucky Treasure: The J.D. Crowe Story

A Kentucky Treasure: The J.D. Crowe Story (2021)

as Self
Big Family: The Story of Bluegrass Music

Big Family: The Story of Bluegrass Music (2019)

as Self - Musician
Dolly & Friends: The Making of a Soundtrack

Dolly & Friends: The Making of a Soundtrack (2018)

as Self
Alan Jackson: Small Town Southern Man

Alan Jackson: Small Town Southern Man (2018)

as Self
All In For The Gambler: Kenny Rogers Farewell Concert Celebration

All In For The Gambler: Kenny Rogers Farewell Concert Celebration (2017)

as Self
Tom Jones: Live on Soundstage

Tom Jones: Live on Soundstage (2017)

The Life & Songs of Emmylou Harris

The Life & Songs of Emmylou Harris (2016)

as Self
Nitty Gritty Dirt Band and Friends - Circlin' Back: Celebrating 50 Years

Nitty Gritty Dirt Band and Friends - Circlin' Back: Celebrating 50 Years (2016)

as Self
Taylor Swift: The 1989 World Tour - Live

Taylor Swift: The 1989 World Tour - Live (2015)

as Self - Musical Guest
Revival: The Sam Bush Story

Revival: The Sam Bush Story (2015)

as Self
Country Queens at the BBC

Country Queens at the BBC (2014)

as Self (archive footage)
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The Tao of Bluegrass: A Portrait of Peter Rowan (2013)

as Self
A MusiCares Tribute To Paul McCartney

A MusiCares Tribute To Paul McCartney (2012)

as Self
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Charlie Louvin: Still Rattlin' the Devil's Cage (2011)

as Self
Heart - Night at Sky Church

Heart - Night at Sky Church (2011)

Merle Haggard: Learning to Live With Myself

Merle Haggard: Learning to Live With Myself (2010)

as Self
Alison Krauss | A Hundred Miles Or More

Alison Krauss | A Hundred Miles Or More (2008)

as Self
Paul Simon and Friends | The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song

Paul Simon and Friends | The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song (2007)

as Self
Sesame Street: Kids' Favorite Country Songs

Sesame Street: Kids' Favorite Country Songs (2007)

as Self
A MusiCares Person of the Year Tribute Honoring James Taylor

A MusiCares Person of the Year Tribute Honoring James Taylor (2006)

as Self
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Grand Ole Opry at Carnegie Hall (2006)

as Self
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I Walk the Line: A Night for Johnny Cash (2005)

as Self
Shania Twain Up! Close and Personal

Shania Twain Up! Close and Personal (2003)

as Self - Vocals & Fiddle
Nitty Gritty Dirt Band: Will the Circle Be Unbroken: Farther Along

Nitty Gritty Dirt Band: Will the Circle Be Unbroken: Farther Along (2003)

Alison Krauss + Union Station Live

Alison Krauss + Union Station Live (2003)

as Self - Vocals & Fiddle
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The Three Pickers (2003)

as Self
The Chieftains: Down The Old Plank Road -The Nashville Sessions in Concert

The Chieftains: Down The Old Plank Road -The Nashville Sessions in Concert (2003)

as Self
Hazel Dickens: It’s Hard to Tell the Singer from the Song

Hazel Dickens: It’s Hard to Tell the Singer from the Song (2002)

as Self
Down from the Mountain

Down from the Mountain (2001)

as Self
Appalachian Journey Live In Concert

Appalachian Journey Live In Concert (2000)

as Self
Annabelle's Wish

Annabelle's Wish (1997)

as Additional Voices (voice) (uncredited)
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A Sam's Place Christmas (1995)

as Self
Phish: Tracking

Phish: Tracking (1994)

Nanci Griffith: Other Voices, Other Rooms

Nanci Griffith: Other Voices, Other Rooms (1993)

as Self
High Lonesome: The Story of Bluegrass Music

High Lonesome: The Story of Bluegrass Music (1991)

as Self