Alison Krauss

While some purists snub Krauss for bringing bluegrass into quasi-mainstream pop territory, many more celebrate her blend of tradition and innovation, as highlighted on these 25 exquisitely performed songs. With one foot in the past and the other in the future, Krauss is a true musical pioneer with an angel's voice.

Still riding high on the success of the O Brother, Where Art Thou? soundtrack, Krauss
delivers more acoustic-country ballads and charming uptempo songs, while her crack band
chips in with some down-homey bluegrass jams. CHRISTIAN HOARD (RS 911 – December 12,
2002)