- Originally from Kingston, New York. Moved to Alabama at age 12.
- 1974, formed The Front Porch String Band in Birmingham, Alabama with husband Larry. Disbanded the group in 1982 to start a family.
- Has sang on albums by Linda Rondstadt, John Starling, Pam Tillis, Ralph Stanley, Skip Ewing, Dolly Parton, Kathy Mattea, Emmy Lou Harris, Patty Loveless, many others.
- Has written many songs recorded by such artists as Patty Loveless, the Whites, Kathy Mattea, The Seldom Scene, Pierce Pettis, Valerie Smith, others.
- 1990, began touring again with a reorganized Front Porch String Band.
- 1993, released Friends for a Lifetime
album (Brentwood Music). Re-released in 1998 on Rounder Records.
- 1997, released Silver & Gold
album (Rounder), nominated for a Grammy in the Best Bluegrass category.
- 2000, disbanded the Front Porch String Band once again to spend more time at home with her family.
- 2000, released Lovelight
album (Rounder), nominated for a Grammy in the Best Bluegrass category.
- 2000-2002, toured with Dolly Parton, providing background vocals.
- 2005, returned to performing and recording with her own band.
- 2006, released New Day
album (Rounder).
- 2007, released Crowd Favorites
album (Rounder).
- 2009, released Whatcha Gonna Do
album (Rounder).
- 2013, released Dear Sister
album (Compass).
- 2013, won her third IBMA award for Female Vocalist of the Year (also won in 1997 and 2010).
- 2014, released Holiday!
album (Thrill Hill).
- 2014, won IBMA awards for Song of the Year (for “Dear Sister,” co-written by Louisa Branscomb and Claire Lynch) and Recorded Event of the Year (for “Wild Montana Skies” with the Special Consensus and Rob Ickes).
- 2019, won IBMA Award for Gospel Recording of the Year for “Gonna Sing, Gonna Shout,” written by Rick Lang.
Lynch, Claire
