Judy Collins

Bio

Judy Collins is an American singer, songwriter, author, and activist who emerged in the 1960s as a voice against social and environmental injustices. With several Top 10 hits and gold- and platinum-selling albums, the award-winning artist is esteemed for her imaginative interpretations of traditional and contemporary folk standards and her original compositions. At age 80, she is as creatively vigorous as ever, writing, touring worldwide, and nurturing fresh talent. She is an accomplished painter, author (Cravings, Sanity & Grace and Sweet Judy Blue Eyes: My Life in Music) filmmaker, record label head, musical mentor, and social activist. Her latest album, Winter Stories, is a collaboration with Norwegian folk artist Jonas Fjeld and bluegrass band Chatham County Line.