You know, for most of its life bluegrass has had this stigma of being all straw hats and hay bales and not necessarily the most sophisticated form of music. Yet you can't help responding to its honesty. It's music that… — Alison Krauss Copy Share Image
I grew up in a school that had a big music program, and it was incredible. It's what I looked forward to during the day. I had chorus, strings, band. — Alison Krauss Copy Share Image
I don't get recognised in London or at home either - very seldom anyway. Either that or I look so crazy no one wants… — Alison Krauss Copy Share Image
Some things feel really good to sing: there's a physical aspect, but there's more to it - a deeper place you go to. — Alison Krauss Copy Share Image
You know, if you really want to fiddle the old-time way, you've got to learn the dance. The contra-dances, hoedowns. It's all in the… — Alison Krauss Copy Share Image
Songs come from all over the place. You can't predict what you're going to like. You might like something that doesn't fit right now.… — Alison Krauss Copy Share Image
I find the songs I want to record by listening to as much music as I can. 'When I hear things I really like,… — Alison Krauss Copy Share Image
“Maybe I can stand alone. Maybe I'm strong as stone. Even though the bird has flown, maybe you'll fly on home.” — Alison Krauss Copy Share Image
Lyrics are kind of the whole thing; it's the message. Something might have a beautiful melody but if it's not the truth coming out… — Alison Krauss Copy Share Image
The grand old lady of bluegrass? Well, wouldn't that be a wonderful title to have? I hope I do enough to earn it some… — Alison Krauss Copy Share Image
You know, for most of its life bluegrass has had this stigma of being all straw hats and hay bales and not necessarily the… — Alison Krauss Copy Share Image
Growing up I used to love bands like Free and ELO and the Rolling Stones. When Robert Plant got in touch it made perfect… — Alison Krauss Copy Share Image
