Rodney Crowell (born August 7, 1950) is an American musician, known primarily for his work as a singer and songwriter in country music. Crowell has had five number one singles on Hot Country Songs, all from his 1988 album Diamonds & Dirt. He has also written songs and produced for other artists.
He was influenced by songwriters Guy Clark and Townes Van Zandt. Crowell played guitar and sang for three years in Emmylou Harris’ “Hot Band”.
He has won two Grammy Awards in his career, one in 1990 for Best Country Song for the song “After All This Time” and one in 2014 Best Americana Album for his album Old Yellow Moon.
instruments played
Guitar
Vocals
Associated Acts
Rosanne Cash, Steuart Smith, Emmylou Harris, the Cicadas, The Notorious Cherry Bombs, Los Super Seven, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
Genres
Country, Americana, country rock, folk
Labels
Warner Bros., Columbia, MCA, Sugar Hill, Epic, Yep Roc, Vanguard, New West
Occupations
Singer-songwriter, record producer, performer, music director
Origin
Jacinto City, Texas, U.S.
Website
Years Active
1972 present
Name
Rodney Crowell
Nationality
United States of America