Joan Osborne
If you’re wondering just how talented one woman can be, look no further than Joan Osborne. She was originally from Anchorage, Kentucky, but transferred to New York to study filmmaking. Aside from being a singer-songwriter, she has also performed music in a variety of different genres. This includes country, pop, soul, rock, blues, and even R&B. Of course, she is still best known for her biggest hit to date, One of Us, which came from her debut album Relish.
Not only is the song a worldwide hit, but it also earned her seven Grammy nominations. Throughout the years, she has collaborated with some of the biggest names in the industry. This includes the likes of the Dixie Chicks, Trigger Happy, and even Dead. Her most recent musical credit saw her participating in 2017’s Songs of Bob Dylan. Similarly, she expressed admiration for American poetry, especially for the work of Walt Whitman – she said that poetry was the inspiration behind her songs.