Claire Lynch
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| Claire Lynch | ||
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| Background information | ||
| Origin | Kingston, New York, United States | |
| Genre(s) | Bluegrass, Country | |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter | |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, fiddle | |
| Years active | 1973—present | |
| Label(s) | Rounder Records | |
| Website | ClaireLynch.com | |
Claire Lynch is a renowned American bluegrass singer, songwriter, and session vocalist who joined her first band, then called Hickory Wind, in 1973. After changing its name to the Front Porch String Band, the group worked regularly throughout the Southeast over the next several years, becoming fan favorites on the strength of its open-minded musical approach and incredible lead singer.
By 1981, despite a handful of well-received albums (including Claire's first solo effort, Breakin' It) and increasing word-of-mouth acclaim, the band had tired of the grind and called it quits. A decade would pass before the band regrouped, but Claire put the time to good use. In addition to raising a family, she launched dual careers as a songwriter (her songs have been recorded by Patty Loveless, the Seldom Scene, Kathy Mattea, the Whites and Stephanie Davis) and a session vocalist. Her exquisite harmonies have graced albums by such leading artists as Emmylou Harris, Dolly Parton, Linda Ronstadt, Patty Loveless, Pam Tillis, Kathy Mattea, John Starling and Ralph Stanley.
A re-energized Front Porch String Band roared back onto the scene with their 1991 album, Lines and Traces. The success of that album and the band's resumed touring led to Claire's second solo album, the critically-acclaimed Friends for a Lifetime in 1993. Next came the Grammy-nominated Moonlighter in 1995, followed by 1997's sublime Silver and Gold, which also received a Grammy nomination. During the next several years on the fast-track the Front Porch String Band evolved into one of the sharpest, most exciting post-modern bluegrass bands on the circuit. Their last recording effort was Rounder's Love Light, a collection more-than-half-comprised of original Claire Lynch songs.
In addition to her two grammy nominations, Lynch has enjoyed extended stays in the top reaches of the Gavin Americana and Bluegrass Unlimited charts, and received an IBMA award for "Female Vocalist of the Year" (1997).
Since 2005, Lynch has been touring and recording with former bandmates Jim Hurst and Missy Raines, and Dave Harvey under the name The Claire Lynch Band. Her 2006 single "New Day" was named #2 in Bluegrass Now magazine's Top Ten Albums of the Year chart.
She is married to husband and Celtic-picking mandolinist Larry Lynch.
Citations include: http://www.clairelynch.com/biography.htm
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