Allison Russell healed from abuse through music, sisterhood, and returning to her body.
Music and community played significant roles in Allison Russell's healing journey as a survivor of abuse.
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Welcoming Allison Russell to the podcast
Allison Russell, a gifted multi-instrumentalist, shares her experiences as a solo artist in 2021. She made her Opry debut, performed at the Country Music Hall of Fame, and received Grammy nominations for her recent album, 'The Returner'. Her music is praised for its emotional depth and storytelling.
Healing through music and community
Allison Russell discusses how music and community have played significant roles in her healing journey. Her experiences as a survivor of abuse led her to find solace and strength through music, dance, and the support of chosen family. Russell emphasizes the importance of feeling safe and loved in order to reclaim joy and overcome trauma.
Singer, songwriter, and instrumentalist, Allison Russell, shares her incredible life story and teaches us how she healed from abuse through music, sisterhood, and returning to her body. This hour is a soul-stirring reminder of the life-saving, cycle-breaking power of truth telling, art, and love.
About Allison:
Allison Russell has spent her career in multiple bands, including Po’ Girl, Our Native Daughters and Birds of Chicago. After a career spent as a gifted multi-instrumentalist, backing numerous other artists, she finally dared to release her solo project in 2021. She made her Opry debut and appeared at the Country Music Hall of Fame and performed at the 2022 GRAMMY’s Premiere Ceremony.
In addition to her four GRAMMY nominations, she has earned three 2022 Americana Award nominations and a win for Album of the Year, two International Folk Music Award wins, a 2022 Juno nomination for ‘Songwriter of the Year,’ and her first-ever Juno Award win for Contemporary Roots Album of the Year. Russell received two 2021 Americana Awards nominations, won three Canadian Folk Music Awards, two UK Americana Music Awards, and more. She was recently nominated for Song of the Year and Artist of the Year for the 2023 Americana Awards.
