Joan Osborne is an American singer, songwriter, and musician known for her soulful vocals and bluesy sound. She was born on July 8, 1962, in Anchorage, Kentucky, USA. Osborne's breakthrough album was "Relish," released in 1995, which included the hit single "One of Us." The song reached No. 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and earned her multiple Grammy Award nominations, including for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance. Osborne's music blends elements of rock, soul, blues, and folk, and she has collaborated with many well-known musicians throughout her career, including The Funk Brothers, Luciano Pavarotti, and The Dead. She has also released numerous albums and singles, and her other popular songs include "St. Teresa," "Righteous Love," and "What Becomes of the Brokenhearted."