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Adrianne Lenker

American singer-songwriter (born 1991)

Adrianne Elizabeth Lenker is an American musician. She is the lead vocalist, guitarist and principal songwriter of the band Big Thief, as well as an established solo artist.

She has released several solo albums, including Abysskiss (2018), Songs and Instrumentals, and Bright Future (2024), the latter of which earned her a nomination for the Grammy Award for Best Folk Album.

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Adrianne Lenker

what: one person
from: Indianapolis
born: 1991
on the air here: 0 songs
still after: 16 songs

File card: Adrianne Lenker

real name: Adrianne Elizabeth Lenker

labels: 4AD, Saddle Creek Records

member of: Big Thief

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Early life and education

Lenker was born in Indianapolis, but primarily grew up in Minnesota. She was raised in a Christian cult until the age of four.

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Career

Lenker began her music career by the age of 13 with her father as her manager. On February 28, 2006, when Lenker was 14, she released her first solo album, Stages of the Sun. On January 9, 2014, Lenker self-released her second solo album, Hours Were the Birds; the album was reissued by Saddle Creek Records on November 16, 2018.

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Adrianne Lenker (born July 9, 1991) is a singer-songwriter from Indianapolis, Indiana best known as the lead vocalist and guitarist of Big Thief, as well as her own solo work. After moving to Minnesota with her family at a young age, Adrianne began learning guitar and writing her first songs. She dedicated her life to music throughout her teens, even playing gigs and releasing solo material. In 2014, Adrianne relocated to Brooklyn, New York on her own where she connected with Buck Meek, and the two began performing as a duo. That same year, she self-released her first, proper solo album titled "Hours Were the Birds." In 2015, her and Buck formed the folk rock band Big Thief. In October 2018, Adrianne’s second solo record "abysskiss" was released through Saddle Creek Records. In 2020, she signed to 4AD and released a double album, "songs and instrumentals," later that year. Also known as: A. Lenker, Adrianne Elizabeth Lenker, Adrianne Lenker, Adrienne Lenker, Lenker From Discogs (free to use). Their entry