Melissa Etheridge

Biography

Melissa Etheridge is an American rock singer, songwriter, and guitarist known for her confessional lyrics and raspy vocals. Her self-titled debut album was released in 1988, followed by breakthrough success with Yes I Am in 1993, which earned her two Grammy Awards. After a diagnosis of breast cancer in 2004, Etheridge continued to release successful albums, including Skin (2001) and Lucky (2004), before being honored with multiple awards, including an Academy Award for Best Original Song in 2006.