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“I feel like I'm getting better as a writer and as a singer and that there is more to discover there, so hopefully other people feel that way too without having to disassociate with the earlier work.”

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Joan Osborne
Joan Osborne

Joan Osborne is an American singer-songwriter known for her distinctive voice and emotive performances. Her most famous song, 'One of Us,' achieved global success in 1995. Osborne's musical style blends folk, rock, and blues elements, and she began her career in the late 1980s, remaining active in the music industry to this day. more

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