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Indigo Girls, the folk rock duo consisting of Amy Ray and Emily Saliers, have forged a career spanning decades, marked by critically acclaimed albums, Grammy recognition, and a deep-seated commitment to social activism.
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Request A ShowSigned the duo in 1988, leading to their eponymous major label debut and the hit single “Closer to Fine.” Epic Records released several of their successful albums including "Nomads Indians Saints", "Rites of Passage", and "Swamp Ophelia."
Collaborated with the Irish band Hothouse Flowers for their hit single "Closer to Fine" on their debut album.
Featured collaborations from R.E.M. on their early major-label releases.
Signed a five-record deal with Hollywood Records, releasing the album "Despite Our Differences" in 2006.
Amy Ray founded this non-profit recording label to promote independent musicians, and it released several of her solo albums.
Distributed several of Indigo Girls' independently produced albums, including "Poseidon and the Bitter Bug", "Holly Happy Days", "Beauty Queen Sister", and "One Lost Day."
Released their studio album "Look Long" and their live album "Live with the University of Colorado Symphony Orchestra."
Ray and Saliers helped Winona LaDuke establish this organization dedicated to creating support and education for native environmental issues. The Indigo Girls also developed the Honor The Earth Tour to raise money for the non-profit.
Featured on P!nk's album "I'm Not Dead" in the song "Dear Mr. President". P!nk also performed on the Indigo Girls' song "Rock and Roll Heaven's Gate."
Participated in the True Colors Tour 2007, which benefited the Human Rights Campaign and other organizations supporting the LGBT community.
Their song "Closer to Fine" was featured multiple times in the film and its trailer, resulting in renewed public interest.
Appeared in this feature documentary reflecting on the legacy of the all-female music festival.
The official website of The Kennedy Center includes a bio for the Indigo Girls, detailing their career, albums, touring, and social activism.
Amy Ray and Emily Saliers, known as Indigo Girls, began their musical journey in elementary school in Decatur, Georgia, further solidifying their partnership during high school. They formally adopted the name Indigo Girls while attending Emory University, performing weekly at local venues. Their early independent releases included a seven-inch single, “Crazy Game,” in 1985 and their first full-length album, “Strange Fire,” in 1987. This early work eventually led to a major record deal with Epic Records in 1988, marking a significant turning point in their career. Their self-titled major-label debut, released in 1989, achieved significant commercial success, selling over two million copies and featuring the hit single “Closer to Fine,” a collaboration with the Irish band Hothouse Flowers. This debut earned them a Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Folk Album in 1990, establishing their presence in the music industry.
Throughout the 1990s, Indigo Girls continued to release successful albums, including “Nomads Indians Saints” (1990), “Rites of Passage” (1992) which featured the top 10 modern rock track “Galileo,” and “Swamp Ophelia” (1994), which charted at No. 9 on the Billboard 200. Their album “Shaming of the Sun” (1997) debuted at number seven on the Billboard charts, propelled by their participation in the Lilith Fair music festival tour. Following their tenure with Epic, they signed with Hollywood Records in 2006 for one album, “Despite Our Differences,” before transitioning to independent production in 2009 with the formation of IG Recordings. This independent path allowed them creative freedom, resulting in albums like “Poseidon and the Bitter Bug” (2009), “Holly Happy Days” (2010), “Beauty Queen Sister” (2011), “One Lost Day” (2015), and “Look Long” (2020).
Beyond their musical output, Indigo Girls are recognized for their consistent activism in political and environmental causes, LGBT rights, and Native American rights. They actively incorporated a recycling and public outreach program into their tours and co-founded Honor the Earth, an organization supporting native environmental issues. Individually, Amy Ray established Daemon Records, a non-profit label promoting independent musicians, and Emily Saliers co-owned a restaurant and co-authored a book. Their song “Closer to Fine” gained renewed attention through its prominent feature in the 2023 film “Barbie.” Across four decades, with 16 studio albums and over 15 million records sold, the Indigo Girls have maintained a relevant career, continually touring and adapting to industry changes while remaining true to their artistic and social convictions.
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