The most famous fiddler alive. She won fiddle contests as a kid in Illinois before her voice and her band Union Station made her a 27-time Grammy winner.
Why this player is listed
Alison Krauss appears in the Play Bluegrass guide to notable fiddle players, which collects contest champions, bluegrass fiddlers, Canadian fiddlers, judges, and departed legends tied to the tradition.
More fiddle context
For the larger list, start with the big list of fiddle players. For the style itself, read the guide to bluegrass fiddle.