Joan Osborne

A powerful vocalist whose repertoire reveals a sure command of rock, pop, soul, blues, jazz, and a variety of other styles, Joan Osborne burst into stardom in 1995 with the release of her first major-label album, Relish. The song "One of Us" became a massive hit single, and a career as a pop star seemed assured. However, her creatively restless spirit led to conflicts with her record label, and she preferred to follow her muse, exploring different musical avenues as she pleased -- mixing covers of vintage soul tunes and like-minded originals on 2007's Breakfast in Bed, interpr...