Alanis Morissette
Born: 1 / 6 / 1974
Location: Canada
Alanis Nadine Morissette ( ə-LAH-niss MORR-iss-ET; born June 1, 1974) is a Canadian and American singer-songwriter. She is known for her emotive mezzo-soprano voice and confessional songwriting. Morissette began her music career in Canada in the early 1990s with two dance-pop albums. In 1995, she released Jagged Little Pill, an alternative rock-oriented album with elements of post-grunge. This album sold more than 33 million copies globally, propelling her to become a cultural phenomenon. It earned her the Grammy Award for Album of the Year in 1996 and was adapted into a rock musical of the same name in 2017. The musical earned fifteen Tony Award nominations, including Best Musical. Additionally, the album was listed in Rolling Stone's 2003 and 2020 editions of the "500 Greatest Albums of All Time" guide. The lead single, "You Oughta Know", was also included at #103 in their "500 Greatest Songs of All Time".Morissette followed up with a highly anticipated, more experimental, critically acclaimed album Supposed Former Infatuation Junkie, which was released in 1998. Under Rug Swept (2002) marked the first time Morissette being the sole producer of the whole album. Taking further creative control and production duties, Morissette continued her career with subsequent studio albums, including So-Called Chaos (2004), Flavors of Entanglement (2008), Havoc and Bright Lights (2012), and Such Pretty Forks in the Road (2020). Her latest album, The Storm Before the Calm, featuring ambient music, was released in 2022.
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Alanis Morissette Recalls Lack Of 'Sisterhood' For '90s Artists
Morissette also recalled being the only woman on festival bills and being called a "diva" when she argued against it.
Alanis Morissette Joins Foo Fighters For Moving Sinéad O’Connor Tribute At Fuji Rock
They performed ‘Mandinka’ from O’Connor’s 1987 debut album, ‘The Lion And The Cobra’.
New Version Of Alanis Morissette's 'You Oughta Know' Hits Spotify
"I am thrilled this moment is now going to live a new life as a Spotify Single.”
Top 10 '90s Bangers From 'That '90s Show'
Does ‘That ‘90s Show’ live up to expectations? Well, its soundtrack surely hits the sweet spot (and the show itself can’t be too bad, given it’s been renewed for a second season). We revisit the Forman Basement and pick the best 10 tracks from the new Netflix series.
Axl Rose, Billy Corgan & Alanis Morissette Perform At Lisa Marie Presley's Funeral
"I never in a million years imagined singing here and especially under these circumstances."
Why Alanis Morissette Dropped Out Of Performing At The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame
"Thankfully, I am at a point in my life where there is no need for me to spend time in an environment that reduces women."
WATCH: Alanis Morissette & Foo Fighters Perform ‘You Oughta Know’
One of many highlights from the band's second Taylor Hawkins tribute concert.
Olivia Rodrigo To Induct Her Idol Alanis Morissette Into Hall Of Fame
"I remember hearing Alanis for the first time when I was about 13. I was in the car with my parents when Jagged Little Pill came on. I heard “Perfect,” I was like, “Oh, my God…. You can write songs like that?” I just looked at music and songwriting in a completely different way."
Alanis Morissette Cancels 2022 Australian Tour
“I love you all and will be back as soon as we can. Until then, big hug.”
Controversial Alanis Morissette Documentary 'Jagged' Secures Australian Release
The singer previously described the film as "salacious" and "painfully diverged."
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