American musician
Born: August 7, 1950
Rodney Crowell is an American singer-songwriter, known for his contributions to country music as both a performer and songwriter. Born on August 7, 1950, in Crosby, Texas, Crowell grew up surrounded by music, influenced by his father’s honky-tonk band and the vibrant sounds of his Texas upbringing. He moved to Nashville in the early 1970s, where he began working with prominent artists like Guy Clark and Emmylou Harris.
Crowell’s breakthrough as a solo artist came with his 1988 album Diamonds & Dirt, which produced five consecutive No. 1 hits on the country charts, including “After All This Time” and “I Couldn’t Leave You If I Tried.” His songwriting prowess is evident in his work for other artists, including hits like “Ashes by Now” for Lee Ann Womack and “Till I Gain Control Again” for Emmylou Harris.
A respected figure in the Americana and country genres, Crowell’s music blends introspective lyrics with a blend of traditional and contemporary sounds. His career has spanned over four decades, marked by critical acclaim and several Grammy Awards. Crowell continues to influence the country music scene with his timeless songwriting and artistry.
Rodney Crowell’s 5 most popular quotes
- If you’re dedicated, if it’s something that lives and breathes in your heart, then you’ve simply got to go ahead and do it.
- He speaks four letter language because his mind is small. His voice is like venom, I don’t like him at all.
- I figure as an artist the best thing you can do is follow your heart – and if your heart is marketable, then you win.
- Try but don’t try too hard. Just try hard enough, and things will go better.
- In life’s rich beauty pageant we put children on a stage, said flash your soft white belly child, but just don’t act your age.
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