Birth name | Elizabeth Nevills |
Born | January 5, 1893, Carrboro, North Carolina, U.S. |
Died | June 29, 1987, Syracuse, New York, U.S. |
Genres | Folk, blues |
Occupation(s) | Musician |
Instruments | Guitar, banjo, vocals |
Labels | Folkways, Smithsonian, Arhoolie |
About Elizabeth Cotten
Songwriter Elizabeth Cotten was born with name Elizabeth Nevills. She was born in North Carolina, United States on January 5, 1893. She dies at the age of 94, on June 29, 1987.
Known for penning the song Freight Train, he is a lyricist. She was a folk performer and self-taught left-handed guitarist.
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Elizabeth Cotten before becoming famous
Elizabeth Cotten was born in the Zodiac sign Capricorn (The Sea-Goat), and 1893 is also the year of Serpent (蛇) in the Chinese Zodiac.
When she was younger, she worked as a maid.
Achievement of Elizabeth Cotten
In 1984, she earned a Grammy Award for her album Songwriter Elizabeth Cotten Live, which was nominated for Best Ethnic or Traditional Recording.
Elizabeth Cotten's Family, Spouse, Dating and Relationship
With her ex-husband Frank Cotten, she had a daughter named Lillie.
Elizabeth Cotten on Social Media
Elizabeth Cotten Collabed with
Folk Singer Joan Baez, for example, recorded one of her songs.
Elizabeth Cotten Income & Net worth
Elizabeth Cotten's income mainly comes from the work that created her reputation: a songwriter. Networth of Elizabeth Cotten in 2024 is 400,000$+.
Elizabeth Cotten Height and Weight
How tall is Elizabeth Cotten? At the age of 94, Elizabeth Cotten height is 5'10" (1.76m).
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Latest information about Elizabeth Cotten updated on March 08 2023.