Alion Krauss returns on Feb. 17 with 'Windy City,' an album of 10 classics produced by Buddy Cannon.

Windy City (out Feb. 17), Krauss’s first solo album since 1999’s adult-contemporary oriented Forget About It, shows off her intelligence and good humor in versions of classic songs that are ...

Overall, Alison Krauss mesmerizes on her latest studio effort Windy City. Her voice is too good to be mortal. Look for it to be a major contender at next year’s Grammy awards.

Krauss' distinctive voice travels across genres with intelligence, beauty and emotion. She is a savvy musician steeped in bluegrass, country, folk and pop. Her albums -- often with her band, Union ...

Alison Krauss might have grown up in Decatur, Illinois but she surely has Tennessee blood in her veins. Windy City finds her paired up with Buddy Cannon, a state native who’s produced albums by the ...

When it comes to selecting songs, Alison Krauss’s aim is true. ‘‘Windy City’’ is classic country, with most of the tunes older than their 45-year-old singer.

Alison Krauss effortlessly bridges the gap between roots music and genres such as pop, rock, country and classical. She has released 13 albums and has sold more than 12 million records to date.

After working with Browning, Krauss was able to finish the magnificent “Windy City” (due out Feb. 17), her first solo record in nearly 18 years and a project she started three-and-a-half years ...

Alison Krauss' new album, Windy City, comes out February 17. Image: Randee St. Nicholas/Courtesy of the artist Note: NPR's First Listen audio comes down after the album is released.

As previously reported, Alison Krauss is prepping a 10-track covers album of songs by Willie Nelson, Vern Gosdin and more. The first official single for Windy City, Krauss’ first album of any ...

Feb. 15, 2017 5:17 pm ET Share Resize Alison Krauss performing in 2016 Photo: Rick Kern/WireImage ...