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Alison Krauss - Two Highways

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Two Highways is the 1989 album by bluegrass musician Alison Krauss, released on Rounder Records when she was just 18 years old. The album features Krauss performing with Union Station, cementing a collaboration that would continue throughout her career. The collection includes traditional bluegrass numbers, fiddle tunes, and country songs, showcasing Krauss's distinctive vocals and fiddle playing. The album helped establish her as a significant figure in contemporary bluegrass music before her later mainstream crossover success.

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When was Alison Krauss's Two Highways released?

"Two Highways" was released in 1989 on Rounder Records, when Alison Krauss was still a teenager. It was one of her earliest full-length releases and was recorded with her backing band Union Station.

Was Two Highways Alison Krauss's first album?

No, "Two Highways" was preceded by Krauss's debut album "Different Strokes" in 1985, also on Rounder Records. However, "Two Highways" is often considered her breakthrough bluegrass recording and the first to fully feature Union Station as her band.

What style of music is on Alison Krauss's Two Highways?

"Two Highways" is rooted in traditional bluegrass, featuring fiddle-driven instrumentals and standard bluegrass repertoire. The album reflects the acoustic string-band tradition that Krauss and Union Station would carry forward throughout their career.

Did Alison Krauss's Two Highways win or receive any major nominations?

"Two Highways" was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Bluegrass Album, marking one of Krauss's earliest Grammy recognitions. Krauss has since become one of the most awarded female artists in Grammy history, with more than 25 career wins.

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