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Shawn Colvin (born January 10, 1956 in Vermillion, South Dakota) is an American musician. Best known for her hit single "Sunny Came Home" from the album "A Few Small Repairs". Colvin's formative years were spent in the town of Carbondale, Illinois, where she attended Southern Illinois University Carbondale. She learned to play guitar at the age of 10. Her first public concert was at age 15 at the University of Illinois campus. Colvin cites Joni Mitchell as a primary influence on her music, and her initial performances closely mirrored Mitchell's inflections and guitar tunings. |
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Latest News in english
about Shawn Colvin
Erlewine opening for Shawn Colvin Date: 23 Oct 2009
Traverse City Record-Eagle -
Singer-songwriter Shawn Colvin performs at the City Opera House tonight. Colvin just released a live album, "Shawn Colvin Live," recorded in 2008 over three nights at Yoshi's, a San Francisco jazz club. May Erlewine and Paul Freeman will open.
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SHAWN COLVIN: A singer-songwriter's singer-songwriter Date: 23 Oct 2009
The Barre Montpelier Times Argus -
One of the premier singer-songwriters of the past two decades, Shawn Colvin, makes her Barre Opera House debut on Friday, Nov. 6, at 8 p.m., as part of the Celebration Series. For Colvin fans the show will be an opportunity to hear her in a solo performance. For those less familiar with this fine performer, there is the chance to catch a pure star in the "new folk movement." ... - By ART ...
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Festival Miami Brings Songwriter’s Showcase Date: 19 Oct 2009
The Miami Hurricane -
On October 21st, Festival Miami and student-run company, Cat 5 Music Publishing, present the Songwriter’s Showcase, a competition judged by Grammy award-winning artists Bruce Hornsby and Shawn Colvin.
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It’s a family affair for songwriter Jimmy Webb Date: 16 Sep 2009
Shropshire Star -
One of the greatest song writers of the last 50 years, whose work has been covered by such artists as Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, Kris Kristofferson, Glen Campbell and Shawn Colvin, is planning a one-off Midlands gig.
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Outpost in the Burbs: More than just music Date: 21 Aug 2009
The Montclair Times -
A colored poster advertising an upcoming Shawn Colvin concert is printing out, lying on top of a Luke Doucet poster, inside a small office in the First Congregational Church on South Fullerton Avenue.
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Jim Harrington: Talented, overlooked singer Shawn Colvin headlines at Art & Soul Festival Date: 14 Aug 2009
San Jose Mercury News -
Festival lineup also features rocker the BoDeans, singer Will Downing.
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Grammy winner Shawn Colvin to headline Art and Soul fest Date: 12 Aug 2009
Contra Costa Times -
Event on Saturday and Sunday to cover 10 blocks of downtown Oakland.
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Rock and Roll Hall of Fame designates Austin City Limits music show as historic site Date: 11 Aug 2009
Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune -
Shawn Colvin talks to the audience during her "Austin City Limits" taping Thursday, March 15, 2001, in Austin, Texas. Colvin performed with Bruce Hornsby, Lyle Lovett and others on the show.
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