Shawn Colvin

Shawn Colvin is a singer-songwriter and musician. She began performing in bands in the late 1970s, and after years of honing her skills in Austin, Texas, and the New York folk scene, Colvin released her debut album, Steady On, in 1989, which earned a Grammy for Best Contemporary Folk Album. Her breakthrough success was the album A Few Small Repairs in 1996, featuring the song "Sunny Came Home," a top ten hit that won Grammys for Record of the Year and Song of the Year. Colvin has released ten albums, won three Grammys, and been nominated for seven others.