Bonnie Raitt is a Grammy-winning American singer-songwriter and slide guitar virtuoso known for blending blues, rock, and roots music into a soulful sound that spans decades. With iconic hits like "I Can't Make You Love Me" and the critically acclaimed 1989 album Nick of Time, Raitt remains a defining voice in contemporary blues and Americana.
Bonnie Raitt is the daughter of Broadway star John Raitt, giving the artist a show-business pedigree long before the first record deal.
Practice Questions
Q:What are Bonnie Raitt's most famous songs?
A:"Something to Talk About" and "I Can't Make You Love Me".
These two ballads became standards across radio formats; 'Something to Talk About' topped charts while 'I Can't Make You Love Me' remains a widely covered emotional classic.
Q:How many Grammy Awards has Bonnie Raitt won?
A:She has won ten Grammy Awards.
Her Grammys include Album of the Year for Nick of Time and multiple wins recognizing blues, rock, and roots performances over decades.