Fiona Apple

Fiona Apple is an American singer-songwriter and classically trained pianist who rose to prominence in the mid-1990s with her triple-platinum debut album, Tidal (1996), and its hit single "Criminal". Born in New York City to artistic parents, Apple began composing music at the age of eight and developed a unique style that blends art pop, jazz, and alternative rock. Throughout her career, she has been celebrated for her raw, confessional lyrics and complex musical arrangements, with all five of her studio albums reaching the top 20 of the Billboard 200. An eleven-time Grammy nominee and three-time winner, Apple is known for her uncompromising artistic integrity and her ability to tackle personal themes such as trauma and mental health. Her most recent album, Fetch the Bolt Cutters (2020), received widespread critical acclaim and won two Grammy Awards, solidifying her legacy as one of the most influential and innovative artists of her generation.