Judy Collins

Judy Collins is an 82-year-old US folk singer known for her angelic vocals and moving songs. She emerged as part of the folk scene in the mid-60s and has had a career spanning seven decades.

Folk Singer

May 1, 1939

85

Judy Collins, a legendary American folk singer-songwriter, rose to prominence in the mid-1960s with her captivating angelic vocals and emotionally resonant songs. Over her seven-decade career, she has won the hearts of millions and achieved notable success with her Grammy-winning cover of Joni Mitchell’s “Both Sides, Now” in 1968 and her top 40 hit rendition of Stephen Sondheim’s “Send in the Clowns” in 1975. Some of her other acclaimed works include albums like “Wildflowers,” “Who Knows Where the Time Goes,” and “True Stories and Other Dreams.” Collins has also authored several books, mentored other musicians, and been actively involved in activism and humanitarian efforts.

Collins has been candid about her struggles with substance abuse, discussing her battles with alcoholism and bulimia, as well as her experiences in rehab and recovery in her memoir, “Sweet Judy Blue Eyes: My Life in Music.” Sober since 1978, she has become a vocal advocate for addiction recovery and mental health awareness.

In recent years, Collins released a collection of seasonally-themed songs titled “Winter Stories” and continues to enchant audiences worldwide with her beautiful music.