The first time I realized WHO my favorite artist was - it was video of Alison Krauss and Union Station (AKUS) doing a television concert last year. I was flipping channels and heard a bit of a familiar song, "Let Me Touch You For Awhile". I had heard her many times for many years singing with Nickel Creek and the Cox Family - then in some movies like The Divine Secrets of the Ya Ya Sisterhood, Down From the Mountain, Cold Mountain and O Brother, Where Art Thou? I would recognize her voice and think: WOW! Until actually seeing her in that concert, I did not really know just who she was. But, I now do not think I have ever heard anyone with such talent as a songwriter, musician, or with such a beautiful voice. It is mostly her voice that is so amazing to me. It is clear, sweet and about as perfect as a female vocalist can be She is absolutely my very favorite musical artist.