Lucinda Williams
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Summary
Lucinda Williams was born on January 26, 1953[1], in Lake Charles[2]. She has worked as a singer-songwriter[3], composer[4], record producer[5], music arranger[6], and entrepreneur[7]. She ranks in the top 0.54% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (11,447 views/month, #5,383 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Father: Miller Williams[9]
- Country of citizenship: United States[10]
- Occupation: recording artist[11], singer[12], musician[13]
- Notable work: Happy Woman Blues[14], Ramblin'[15], Lucinda Williams[16], Sweet Old World[17], Essence[18], World Without Tears[19], Live @ The Fillmore[20], West[21], Little Honey[22], Blessed[23], Down Where the Spirit Meets the Bone[24], The Ghosts of Highway 20[25]
- Award received: Americana Lifetime Achievement Award for Songwriting[26], Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Folk Album[27], Grammy Award for Best Country Song[28], Grammy Award for Best Female Rock Vocal Performance[29], Americana Award for Album of the Year[30]
- Sex or gender: female[31]
- Genre: alternative country[32], folk music[33], pop rock[34], blues[35]
- Record label: Smithsonian Folkways Recordings[36], Rough Trade[37], Mercury Records[38], Lost Highway[39]
- Discography: Lucinda Williams discography[40]
- Commons category: Lucinda Williams[41]
- Family name: Williams[42]
- Given name: Lucinda[43], Gayl[44]
- Official website: https://www.lucindawilliams.com[45]
- Instrument: acoustic guitar[46], electric guitar[47], voice[48]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[49]
- Birth name: Lucinda Gayl Williams[50]
- Name in native language: Lucinda Williams[51]
- Different from: Lucinda Williams[52]
- Start of work period: 1978[53]
Why It Matters
Lucinda Williams has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[54] She is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[55]
She has been cited as an influence by The Pierces[56], a musical group[57], founded in 2000[58].
FAQs
Where was Lucinda Williams born?
Lucinda Williams was born in Lake Charles[2].
Who were Lucinda Williams's parents?
Lucinda Williams's father was Miller Williams[9].
What did Lucinda Williams do for work?
Lucinda Williams worked as a singer-songwriter[3], composer[4], record producer[5], music arranger[6], and entrepreneur[7].
What awards did Lucinda Williams receive?
Honors received include Americana Lifetime Achievement Award for Songwriting[26], Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Folk Album[27], Grammy Award for Best Country Song[28], and Grammy Award for Best Female Rock Vocal Performance[29].
Who did Lucinda Williams influence?
Lucinda Williams has been cited as an influence by The Pierces[56].