AlanisMorissette
Alanis Nadine Morissette is a Canadian and American singer-songwriter and record producer. Regarded as the "Queen of Alt-Rock Angst", she became a cultural phenomenon in the 1990s, gaining international fame for her emotive mezzo-soprano voice and confessional songwriting. She has sold more than 60 million records worldwide. Her accolades include a Brit Award, seven Grammy Awards, fourteen Juno Awards, and nominations for two Golden Globe Awards and a Tony Award.
- Origin
- Ottawa
- Active since
- 1974
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Alanis Nadine Morissette (born June 1, 1974) is a Canadian and American singer-songwriter and record producer. She rose to international fame in 1995 with her album 'Jagged Little Pill', which sold over 33 million copies worldwide. Known as the 'Queen of Alt-Rock Angst', she has sold more than 60 million records globally and has received numerous accolades, including seven Grammy Awards and fourteen Juno Awards. Morissette's music spans various genres, including alternative rock, pop rock, and electronica. Since 2002, she has taken on greater creative control over her work, serving as the sole producer for several of her albums.
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Over 60 million records sold worldwide.
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Seven Grammy Awards won in 1995 for 'Jagged Little Pill'.
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'Jagged Little Pill' sold 33 million copies.
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Fourteen Juno Awards, including Album of the Year in 1996.
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Received a BRIT Award for International Breakthrough Act in 1996.
Awards
- Grammy Award de la meilleure chanteuse rock1995
- Grammy Award de la meilleure chanson rock1995
- Grammy Award de l'album de l'année1995
- Grammy Award du meilleur album rock1995
- MTV Video Music Award de la meilleure vidéo féminine1996
- Prix Juno de l'album rock de l'année1996
- Prix Juno de l'album de l'année1996
- BRIT Award for International Breakthrough Act1996
- MTV Video Music Award du meilleur montage1996
- prix Juno du compositeur de l'année1996
- Prix Juno du single de l'année1996
- MTV Video Music Award du meilleur nouveau artiste1996
- MTV Europe Music Award de la Meilleure Artiste Féminine1996
- American Music Award de l'artiste féminine préférée - Pop / Rock1997
- prix Juno du compositeur de l'année1997
- American Music Award for Favorite Pop/Rock Album1997
- Juno International Achievement Award1997
- prix Juno du compositeur de l'année1997
- Prix Juno du single de l'année1997
- Grammy Award du meilleur film musical1997
Selection
Discography
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- Alanis1991
Alanis
- Now Is the Time1992
Now Is the Time
- Jagged Little Pill1995
Jagged Little Pill
BuyAmazon ↗ - Supposed Former Infatuation Junkie1998
Supposed Former Infatuation Junkie
- Under Rug Swept2001
Under Rug Swept
- So‐Called Chaos2004
So‐Called Chaos
- Jagged Little Pill (acoustic)2005
Jagged Little Pill (acoustic)
- Flavors of Entanglement2008
Flavors of Entanglement
- Havoc and Bright Lights2012
Havoc and Bright Lights
- Jagged Little Pill (Original Broadway Cast Recording)2019
Jagged Little Pill (Original Broadway Cast Recording)
- Such Pretty Forks in the Road2020
Such Pretty Forks in the Road
- The Storm Before the Calm2022
The Storm Before the Calm
- Last Christmas2023EP
Last Christmas
FAQ
About the artist
Q01How old is Alanis Morissette?+
Alanis Morissette was born in 1974.
Q02Where is Alanis Morissette from?+
Alanis Morissette is from Ottawa, Canada.
Q03What kind of music does Alanis Morissette make?+
Alanis Morissette makes music in various genres, including alternative rock, pop rock, and electronica.
Q04What are her biggest hits?+
Some of her biggest hits include the albums 'Jagged Little Pill' (1995) and 'Supposed Former Infatuation Junkie' (1998).
Q05Has she won any awards?+
Yes, Alanis Morissette has won numerous awards, including seven Grammy Awards.
Q06How long has she been active?+
Alanis Morissette has been active since the start of her international career in 1995.