Fiona Apple is an American singer-songwriter known for her distinctive voice and emotionally intense songwriting. Born on September 13, 1977, in New York City, she grew up between New York and Los Angeles as the youngest daughter of actor Brandon Maggart. Apple began playing piano and composing songs as a child. She has released five acclaimed studio albums between 1996 and 2020, all reaching the top 20 on the US Billboard 200. Her debut album, Tidal, written in her teens, featured the Grammy-winning single "Criminal." Her follow-up, When the Pawn..., received critical praise and went platinum. Extraordinary Machine faced production delays but ultimately earned a gold certification and a Grammy nomination. The Idler Wheel... continued her streak of critical acclaim and garnered another Grammy nomination. Her fifth album, Fetch the Bolt Cutters, won two Grammy Awards and further solidified her reputation for innovation. As of 2021, Fiona Apple has sold over 15 million records worldwide and has been recognized with multiple Grammy and MTV Video Music Awards. Her career is marked by creative integrity, powerful lyrics, and a devoted fanbase.