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A resolution honoring folk musician and singer-songwriter Allison Russell on her first Grammy Award.
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WHEREAS, it is a privilege to recognize artists whose devotion to craft and artistic integrity not only result in exceptional art but also inspire those throughout Nashville and beyond; and
WHEREAS, one such individual is Allison Russell of Nashville, a folk musician and singer-songwriter who took home the Best American Roots Performance Grammy Award for her song "Eve Was Black" during the pre-telecast ceremony of the 66th Annual Grammy Awards; and
WHEREAS, a native of Montreal, Qu?bec, Canada, Ms. Russell has amassed eight Grammy nominations over the past three years, with this year's award being her first win; in addition to her podium acceptance, she also performed on clarinet and supplied background vocals for Joni Mitchell's powerful performance of "Both Sides Now" during the televised ceremony; and
WHEREAS, Allison Russell has been playing in bands since the age of eighteen, developing her first serious venture in 2003 with a combo called Po' Girl, which specialized in jazzy, cosmopolitan singer-songwriter updating of old-time sensibilities; and
WHEREAS, eventually, she formed another partnership, in music and life, with fellow singer-songwriter J.T. Nero; the two were just a year into their band, Birds of Chicago, steeping folk-rock in the cadences and conviction of soul and gospel, when their daughter, Ida, arrived; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Russell is also widely known for her musical contributions as a member of Our Native Daughters, a group of banjo-playing Black women organized by acclaimed singer-songwriter and instrumentalist Rhiannon Giddens; with the group, she has helped excavate Black women's hidden histories; and
WHEREAS, Allison Russell is one of her generation's finest folk artists, and her sonic and cultural contributions will undoubtedly go on to inspire generations to come; and
WHEREAS, it is most fitting that the Metropolit...
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