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Brittany Amber Howard, born October 2, 1988, is an American musician from Athens, Alabama. She gained recognition in the early 2010s as the lead vocalist, rhythm guitarist, and primary songwriter of Alabama Shakes. Her work with the band and as a solo artist has earned her five Grammy Awards from 18 nominations. Howard played bass in the side project Thunderbitch and contributed acoustic guitar and double bass to the trio Bermuda Triangle. Alabama Shakes announced a hiatus in 2018. In 2019, Howard released her debut solo album, Jaime, which received critical acclaim and earned seven Grammy nominations, including a win for Best Rock Song for 'Stay High'. Her second album, What Now, was released in February 2024.