Import-only 2009 collection from the Bluegrass artist who has sold over 10 million albums and won 26 Grammy awards. Essential... is an inspired selection of songs which displays her development as a vocalist, fiddle player and producer; from her early signing to Rounder Records at 14 years old, up to the present day. The tracks are drawn from her extensive back catalogue, truly representing Alison's commitment to Bluegrass and American traditional music styles, combined with her unique ability to contemporize the sound and take it to a very wide mainstream audience. 14 tracks including cuts with Union Station and Robert Plant. Decca.