Biography

Sheena Easton is a Scottish singer-songwriter born on April 27, 1959. Growing up in Glasgow, she had a passion for music from an early age and her first single “Modern Girl” was released in 1980. Her career skyrocketed with the release of her hit single “9 to 5” and her first album Take My Time. From then on she released a string of successful albums and singles. She has collaborated with many different artists including Prince, Eurythmics, and Kenny Rogers. She also starred in the musical Man of La Mancha and took part in the UK TV talent show Just the Two of Us. Sheena is still active today, performing live shows and releasing new music.

Career Highlights

Throughout her career, Sheena has achieved numerous awards and accolades. In 1981 she won a Grammy Award for Best New Artist, as well as two Brit Awards for Best British Female Artist and Best British Single for her song “9 To 5”. In 1982 she won another Grammy for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance for her song “For Your Eyes Only”. She also earned two gold albums in the US and UK respectively and became the first female artist to have both a US and UK No. 1 simultaneously.

Personal Life

Sheena married film producer Tim Delarm in 1984 but they divorced in 1988. She married Rob Light in 2000 and they have two children together. She currently lives in Los Angeles with her family.