Who is Joan Osborne?

Joan Osborne is an American singer-songwriter and musician who has released nine studio albums. She achieved success in the 1990s with her hit single, 'One of Us', for which she received seven Grammy Award nominations at the 38th Annual Grammy Awards in 1996.

Early Life and Education

Joan Elizabeth Osborne was born in Anchorage, Kentucky, on July 8, 1962. She studied classical voice at the University of Louisville and graduated from St. Francis High School in Louisville.

Career

Osborne released her debut album, Soul Show: Live at Delta 88, in 1991. Her second album, Relish (1995), became a commercial success, selling over five million copies in the United States. It contained a hit single, 'One of Us', which reached number four on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Following its success, Osborne released several more albums such as Righteous Love (2000), How Sweet It Is (2002), Breakfast in Bed (2003), Pretty Little Stranger (2006) and Little Wild One (2008). She also collaborated with other artists such as The Holmes Brothers, Phil Lesh & Friends, and Mavis Staples. In 2012, Osborne released her first live album, Bring It On Home.

Awards

Osborne has been nominated for seven Grammy Awards and won Best Contemporary Blues Album at the 50th Annual Grammy Awards for her album Breakfast in Bed (2003). She has also won awards from the American Music Awards and the San Francisco Music Awards.

Personal Life

Osborne lives in New York City with her husband Don Grolnick and their two children. She is a supporter of various causes including animal welfare, LGBT rights, and environmental protection.