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In her 50-plus years in music, Judy Collins has always exhibited impeccable taste in songcraft. On her landmark 1967album, Wildflowers, she curated a stunning collection featuring originals alongside songs by not-yet household names such as Joni Mitchell and Leonard Cohen, and adventurous selections by Jacques Brel and Francesco Landini. Her discerning palette, and her literary gifts, have enabled her to evolve into a poetic, storyteller songwriter. Now, in her 6th decade as a singer and songwriter, Judy is experiencing a profound level of growth and prolific creativity.

The cultural treasure’s 29th studio album, Spellbound, out February 25th, 2022, finds Judy enjoying an artistic renaissance. The 13 song album is a special entry in her oeuvre. It marks the first time ever she wrote all the songs on one of her albums. It features 12 new recently-written modern folk songs, and a bonus track of her evergreen, “The Blizzard.” Spellbound is an introspective and impressionistic album. It unfolds as if Judy curated a museum exhibit of her life, and wel

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Judy Collins

Most well-known for her singing, Judy Collins’ music career has spread over 40 years. Her influence in music and politics has spanned decades. Her vocal interpretations have inspired millions, and she counts former presidents as fans. She has released more than 40 albums and has had numerous top-10 hits, Grammy nominations, and gold and platinum-selling albums.

Collins moved with her family to Denver in her mid-teens. Her early musical background was in classical piano. By age ten, Collins was studying with mentor Antonia Brico, the famed orchestra conductor (and 1986 inductee into the Colorado Women’s Hall of Fame). But the music of the traditional songs of the folk revival inspired Collins to move from playing the Steinway to playing guitar. In 1961, after an appearance in New York, she signed a contract with Elektra Records that would last for 35 years and produce 19 albums. In 1999,Collins started her own independent label, Wildflower Records.

In 1974, Ms. Collins produced and co-directed with Jill Godmilov a prize-winning documentary about Ms. Collins’s mentor

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Judy Collins facts: Folk singer's age, songs, husband, children and career explained

18 August 2023, 12:53

Judy Collins is a legendary singer-songwriter and musician who has been captivating audiences with her sublime vocals and poignant lyrics for over seven decades.

From folk to pop, from show tunes to rock and roll, Judy Collins has explored a variety of genres and styles, always with a distinctive voice and a passion for social justice.

She has also been a pioneer in bringing other singer-songwriters to a wider audience, such as Joni Mitchell, Leonard Cohen, and Randy Newman.

Judy has won several awards and honours, including a Grammy Award, an Academy Award nomination, and induction into the Grammy Hall of Fame. She is also a filmmaker, a record label head, a musical mentor, and an advocate for mental health and suicide prevention.

  1. How old is Judy Collins?

    Judy Collins was born on May 1, 1939 in Seattle, Washington. She celebrated her 84th birthday in 2023.

    Her birth name is Judith Marjorie Collins, and her parents were Charles Thompson Collins and Marjo

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