Sheryl Crow
Sheryl Crow is a singer, songwriter and producer whose rock, pop and country songs include “All I Wanna Do,” “If It Makes You Happy” and “Soak Up the Sun.”
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Overview
- Born
- February 11, 1962 · Kennett, Missouri
- Work
- Singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer
- Education
- University of Missouri · Music education, 1984
- Breakout
- Tuesday Night Music Club and All I Wanna Do
- Recognition
- Nine Grammy wins · Rock & Roll Hall of Fame class of 2023
Mini bio
How it started.
Sheryl grew up in Kennett, Missouri, earned a music education degree at the University of Missouri and taught elementary music in Fenton. Before releasing her own records, she sang advertising jingles and toured as a backing vocalist on Michael Jackson’s Bad tour.
The songs fans grew up with.
Her 1993 debut, Tuesday Night Music Club, introduced “All I Wanna Do” and “Strong Enough.” Three Grammy wins followed in 1995. She produced her self-titled follow-up, developing a lasting songwriting partnership with Jeff Trott and adding “If It Makes You Happy” and “Everyday Is a Winding Road” to her catalog. The Globe Sessions brought “My Favorite Mistake,” and C’mon C’mon brought “Soak Up the Sun.”
Still writing, still showing up.
Her music moves through rock, pop, country and Americana. Alongside recording and performing, she co-founded the Recording Artists’ Coalition with Don Henley in 2000 to advocate for creators’ rights. Recent work includes Pick You Up and the Love Now benefit sessions supporting her foundation’s work with public schools.
Creditschronological, newest first
- 2026Pick You UpSinger and co-writer with Jeff Trott
- 2025The New NormalCo-writer, recording artist and co-producer with The Real Lowdown
- 2002C’mon C’monRecording artist
- 1998The Globe SessionsRecording artist and producer
- 1996Sheryl CrowRecording artist and producer
- 1993Tuesday Night Music ClubDebut solo recording artist
Awards
- BMI Troubadour Award2026 · Honored for her impact on American songwriting.
- Rock & Roll Hall of Fame2023 · Inducted in the Performer category by Laura Dern.
- Nine Grammy AwardsIncludes Best New Artist and Record of the Year for All I Wanna Do in 1995, plus Best Female Rock Vocal Performance for If It Makes You Happy in 1997.
Quotes
My band and I are always laughing. Every time we go out onstage, we feel like we’re getting away with something.Sheryl Crow, NPR’s Wild Card
In the October 1, 2026 interview, she reflected on the joy of performing with her band.
Trivia
- Before her solo breakthrough, she sang commercial jingles for McDonald’s and Toyota.
- Her alma mater named its choral rehearsal and performance space Sheryl Crow Hall.
- Bob Dylan once suggested jamming on an old Muddy Waters song to help her work through writer’s block.
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