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Singer, songwriter

With a sense of ambition that rivals that of an overachieving honor student, Michigan native Sufjan Stevens became one of the leading folk revivalists when he released his breakthrough album Greetings from Michigan: The Great Lakes State in 2003.

Following the albums release, Stevens claimed that he planned to release albums dedicated to each of the 50 states in the Union. Aside from his lofty goal, however, Stevens manages to craft heartfelt compositions that capitalize on his softly sung tenor, his fragile and lightly strummed guitar lines, and his devout faith in God.

But, the themes explored on Stevens' four full-length albums are universal, and because of this he has managed to achieve success that transcends any kind of religious beliefs.

Born in western Michigan in 1975, Stevens became intensely interested in music at a young age.

Explaining his early interest to the online zine Delusions of Adequacy, he said he first realized the en