Nanci Griffith
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Summary
Nanci Griffith was born on July 6, 1953[1], in Seguin[2]. She died on August 13, 2021[3], in Nashville[4]. She worked as a singer[5], songwriter[6], singer-songwriter[7], guitarist[8], and recording artist[9]. She ranks in the top 0.65% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,759 views/month, #6,514 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United States[11]
- Native language: English[12]
- Occupation: composer[13], country musician[14]
- Field of work: music composing[15], country music[16]
- Award received: Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Folk Album[17], Americana Trailblazer Award[18]
- Sex or gender: female[19]
- Genre: country music[20], folk music[21]
- Record label: Fast Folk[22], B.F. Deal Records[23]
- Discography: Nanci Griffith discography[24]
- Commons category: Nanci Griffith[25]
- Family name: Griffith[26]
- Given name: Nanci[27], Caroline[28]
- Official website: http://www.nancigriffith.com/[29]
- Instrument: voice[30], acoustic guitar[31]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[32]
- Birth name: Nanci Caroline Griffith[33]
- Name in native language: Nanci Griffith[34]
- Start of work period: 1978[35]
- End of work period: 2021[36]
Why It Matters
Nanci Griffith has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] She is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]
FAQs
Where was Nanci Griffith born?
Nanci Griffith was born in Seguin[2].
Where did Nanci Griffith die?
Nanci Griffith passed away in Nashville[4].
What did Nanci Griffith do for work?
Nanci Griffith worked as a singer[5], songwriter[6], singer-songwriter[7], guitarist[8], and recording artist[9].
What awards did Nanci Griffith receive?
Honors received include Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Folk Album[17] and Americana Trailblazer Award[18].