Known for her confessional lyrics and raspy, smoky vocals, Melissa Etheridge has remained one of America’s favorite female singer-songwriters for more than two decades.
Storming onto the American rock scene in 1988 with the release of her critically acclaimed self-titled debut album, her popularity grew with Grammy awards in ‘92 and ‘93, followed by the Songwriter of the Year honor at the ASCAP Pop Awards in 1996. Melissa Etheridge has continued to write, record, and perform throughout life changes, including a battle with breast cancer.