Happy birthday! Alison Krauss turns 55 today

The iconic and legendary singer turns 55 on Thursday, Jul. 23, 2026.

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Alison Krauss is celebrating her 55th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, she is one of the most acclaimed singers of her generation.

Popular singer-songwriter Alison Krauss (Missing You, Baby Mine, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of herself hidden from view. At 55th birthday, she remains a woman of many facets.

Krauss, a cultural icon

Born Alison Maria Krauss in Decatur on July 23, 1971, her career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Krauss' not just a great singer, she's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business woman. At this point in her career, there seems to be little Alison hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Alison Krauss as she promises more to come. After all, she's only 55.

Happy Birthday, Alison, you're the best!

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