Was born in Decatur, Illinois, and was raised in Champaign, Illinois.

She has thus far released more than ten albums, appeared on numerous soundtracks, and has helped usher in a new interest in bluegrass music in the United States.

She was invited to join the band with which she still performs, Alison Krauss + Union Station (AKUS), and later released her first album with them as a group in 1989.

She signed with Rounder Records in 1985 and released her first solo album at sixteen in 1987.

She entered the music industry at a young age, winning local contests by the age of ten and recording for the first time at fourteen.

Is an American bluegrass-country singer and fiddle player.

Has a song named after her by The Still, called Allison Krausse on the Logic Will Break Your Heart album

Has received 21 Grammy Awards, more than any other female in the history of the Grammys. She is ranked #7 of most Grammy wins by any artist in Grammy history.

Spouse, Pat Bergeson (8 November 1997 - August 2001) (divorced) 1 child