Date of Birth
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16-March-1964
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Place of Birth
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Old Town
(Penobscot County, Maine, United States of America)
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Nationality
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United States of America
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Also know as
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Patti Griffin, Patty Griffen, Patricia Jean Griffin, Griffin, Patty
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Profession
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Singer, Singer-songwriter, Musician, Guitarist, Actor, Songwriter
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Patty Griffin is an American Grammy award-winning singer-songwriter and musician. Known for her stripped-down songwriting style centered around the folk music genre, her songs have been covered by a host of musicians including Emmylou Harris, Ellis Paul, Rory Block, and the Dixie Chicks.
In 2007, Griffin was the recipient of the Americana Music Association's "Artist of the Year" award and her album, Children Running Through, won for "Best Album".
In 2011, Griffin's album entitled Downtown Church won the Grammy Award for Best Traditional Gospel Album.
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