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Old Town ME, United States (1964 – present)

Patty Griffin, born Patricia Jean Griffin, March 16th, 1964 in Old Town, Maine, is an American singer.

She brought out her debut album Living With Ghosts—a set of demos featuring only Ms. Griffin and her guitar—to critical acclaim in 1996. Her sophomore album, Flaming Red, demonstrated a more rocking, full-band sound. The ill-fated Silver Bell album was never released by her record label, however, and the label terminated her recording contract shortly after that. Many of the songs from Silver Bell were re-recorded for subsequent albums.

After switching to ATO Records Griffin brought out 3 albums in rapid succession: 1000 Kisses and Impossible Dream, which were both nominated for Grammy awards, and A Kiss In Time, a well-received live album. In March 2007, she released Children Running Through to great critical acclaim.

She has penned a wide variety of songs - Long Ride Home, Top of the World, Tony, Forgiveness, Chief, Mad Mission—that touch her listeners deeply. A number of high profile artists have covered Patty’s songs, including the Dixie Chicks, Bette Midler, Emmylou Harris, The Wreckers, Solomon Burke and pop star Kelly Clarkson; these have brought her exposure in the more mainstream pop and country worlds outside of folk music circles. Upon hearing Solomon Burke’s cover of one of her tunes, she said she almost didn’t feel worthy of singing it anymore.

Following her collaboration with Mavis Staples on a tune for a compilation album Peter York, suggested Griffin make an album of gospel songs. Griffin agreed on the condition that Buddy Miller, a friend and bandmate, produced the record.
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  • creamsicklesky

    Rain >333

    Saturday afternoon
  • MohammadReza20

    1,000 kisses. Happy birthday, Patty. [2] ♥

    March 2012
  • emcxmc

    1,000 kisses. Happy birthday, Patty.

    March 2012
  • Nestalgica

    Oh my god I just heard Tony and I'm about 3 plays from breaking down into tears.

    March 2012
  • bertoldiego

    I'm making pies.

    March 2012
  • OOnotor

    Rowing Song <3

    February 2012
  • bonnietylersave

    May have just discovered another new favourite!!

    January 2012
  • diznork

    Wow, I thought I was only going to like a couple songs on the 1000 kisses cd and they're ALL good.... incredible voice and heart rending lyrics.

    November 2011
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Patty Griffin @ Golden Gate Park!

28 Sep 2010 | from blog.myspace.com/pattygriffin

Come join Patty, Buddy Miller, Emmylou Harris and other great artists for a free concert in San Francisco!  Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival - Oct. 1, 2 & 3!http://www.strictlybluegrass.com/

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