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About Alanis Morissette
Canadian and American singer-songwriter
Alanis Morissette is a Canadian and American singer-songwriter known for her influential 1990s work and her intensely personal style. She became widely known for her emotive mezzo-soprano voice and confessional songwriting, and has been called the “Queen of Alt-Rock Angst”. Her recordings have sold more than 60 million copies worldwide. Her honors include seven Grammy Awards, a Brit Award, 14 Juno Awards, and nominations for two Golden Globe Awards and a Tony Award. She was inducted into Canada’s Walk of Fame in 2005 and into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2026.
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