Karen Matheson

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Biography

Karen Matheson born on 11 February 1963. She grew up in the small village of Taynuilt in Argyll, Scotland. She is widely renowned for her clear vocals and being the first artist to have a hit in Gaelic, having learned the language as an adult. She is the lead singer in Capercaillie. Her husband Donald Shaw sings with her in the group.
She was awarded an OBE (Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire) in the 2006 New Year’s honours list.
Solo Discography:

Top Tracks

1	Rithill aill	50
2	Mi Le M' Uilinn	38
3	One More Chance	19
3	An Fhideag Airgid	19
5	Bonnie Jean	11
6	Mi Le m'Uilinn	10
6	Morning	10
6	Evangeline	10
9	Speed Of Love	7
9	World Stood Still	7
9	Goodbye Phoebe	7
9	My Whispered Reason	7
13	Moch Di Luain	6
13	The Dreaming Sea	6
15	Time To Fall	5