Maggie O'Connor

Maggie O'Connor
Born
Maggie Dixon

(1991-02-16) February 16, 1991
GenresCountry, bluegrass, folk
OccupationMusician
InstrumentsViolin, vocals
Spouse
Mark O'Connor (m. November 8, 2014-Present)
Websitemaggieoconnorviolin.com

Maggie O'Connor (nee Dixon[1]) is a Grammy-winning American violinist and singer. She is married to Mark O'Connor, with whom she has performed and recorded since 2014, both as a contributor, duo, and in the O'Connor Band. She graduated from the Peabody Conservatory in 2014.[2] As a member of the O'Connor Band, she performed for the 59th Grammy Awards in 2017.[3]

Awards and honors

She won a Grammy in 2017 for her performance on the Coming Home (O'Connor Band album) along with her spouse and family in the O'Connor Band.[4]

Discography

References

  1. ↑ Keogh, Tom (13 December 2017). "Successful O'Connor Band brings 'An Appalachian Christmas' back to Seattle". The Seattle Times. Archived from the original on 1 October 2020. Retrieved 11 August 2026.
  2. ↑ Toppman, Lawrence. "She wanted a music lesson...and found a new life". Charlotte Observer. Archived from the original on 4 December 2024. Retrieved 4 November 2019.
  3. ↑ Hohenstatt, Ben (15 May 2019). "Not just fiddling around: Jazz & Classics closes with one of the best string players around". Junuea Empire. Archived from the original on 19 February 2026. Retrieved 4 November 2019.
  4. ↑ Delia, Sarah (13 February 2017). "The O'Connor Band Brings A Grammy Home To Charlotte". WFAE 90.7. Archived from the original on 4 December 2024.
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