Brittany Howard, an American musician, singer, and guitarist, was born in Athens,
Alabama. She later formed the band Alabama Shakes with her high-school friend Zac Cockrell, serving as its lead singer and guitarist; she is also known as a member of Thunderbitch. Alabama Shakes'
2012 debut album “Boys & Girls” included the hit “Hold On” and earned the group numerous awards. Their second album, “Sound & Color,” released in
2015, debuted at No. 1 on the
Billboard 200 and won four Grammy Awards. Howard began her solo career in
2018, when Alabama Shakes went on hiatus.
