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Sheryl Crow reveals ‘incredible’ Welsh heritage
Sheryl Crow has revealed that her mother’s family came from Wales, describing the connection as “incredible” and saying she wants to research her roots further. She recalled visiting Wales with her parents around 1990, while touring as a backing singer for Michael Jackson.
In a BBC Radio Wales interview, Crow also praised Dolly Parton, whose family has Welsh ancestry traced to Machynlleth, Powys. Parton’s death prompted Crow to reflect on whether she was doing enough to help others; she cited Parton’s Imagination Library, which sends a free monthly book to children aged up to five. Crow, a nine-time Grammy winner, began her career as a backing singer and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2023.
In short
- Sheryl Crow says her mother’s family came from Wales.
- She hopes to find out more about her Welsh roots.
- Crow praised Dolly Parton’s music and charitable work.
Explained simply
Sheryl Crow is an American singer-songwriter who first gained experience as a backing singer before building a solo career. She has won nine Grammy Awards and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2023.
Crow says her mother’s family came from Wales, and she has recalled visiting the country with her parents while touring with Michael Jackson around 1990. Dolly Parton, another American singer and songwriter, also has Welsh ancestry, traced to Machynlleth in Powys.
Parton’s Imagination Library sends a free book each month to children up to five years old. The programme has become one example of how musicians use their fame and resources to support others.