1. Claire Lynch was born on February 20,1954 and is an American bluegrass musician, singer, songwriter, and producer.
11 Facts About Claire Lynch
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Claire Lynch is a three-time winner of the International Bluegrass Music Association's Female Vocalist of the Year honors.
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Claire Lynch is considered one of the two best female voices in bluegrass, a recognition she shares with Dale Ann Bradley.
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Claire Lynch grew up in a musical family, with her mother playing the piano and her father singing.
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Claire Lynch had two sisters with whom she would sing, including doing trios at church.
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Claire Lynch joined a band called Hickory Wind, which eventually changed its name to the Front Porch String Band.
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Claire Lynch played with the group until 1981, when it retired from the road.
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Claire Lynch then pursued a dual career of music and raising a family.
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Claire Lynch has won numerous awards in her career, including being named the best female vocalist in 1997,2010, and 2013 by the International Bluegrass Music Association.
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Claire Lynch received a USA Walker Fellowship Award in 2012.
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Three of Claire Lynch's albums have been nominated for a Grammy in the Best Bluegrass Album category:.