Allison Moorer

Allison Moorer (born June 21, 1972) is an American country singer-songwriter. She signed with MCA Nashville in 1997 and made her debut on the U.S. Billboard Country Chart with the release of her debut single, "A Soft Place to Fall", which she co-wrote with Gwil Owen. The song was featured in Robert Redford's The Horse Whisperer and was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Song in 1999. Moorer performed at the Oscars ceremony the same year. She has made ten albums and her songs have been recorded by Trisha Yearwood, Kenny Chesney, Miranda Lambert, Steve Earle, and Hayes Carll.

This article is about the musician. For similarly named people, see Alison Moore.

Allison Moorer
Moorer in 2018
Background information
Born (1972-06-21) June 21, 1972
Mobile, Alabama, U.S.
OriginMonroeville, Alabama, U.S.
Genres
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter
Instrument(s)
  • Vocals
  • guitar
  • piano
Years active1998–present
LabelsMCA Nashville Records
Universal South
Sugar Hill
New Line
Rykodisc
Websiteallisonmoorer.com
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