Amy Jade Winehouse was an English singer and songwriter. She was known for her marvelous voice and controversial private life. She debuted in 2003 at the age of 20 with the album ‘Frank’. It set her on the roadto fame. Music lovers everywhere were excited about her talents and how her career would progress. She wasone of music's hottest stars but constantly battled against drugs and alcohol.
艾米·怀恩豪斯是一位英国唱作人。最吸引大众眼球的是她迷人的嗓音和饱受质疑的私人生活。2003年，20岁的怀恩豪斯发行了首张专辑《Frank》。这使她走上了成名之路。世界各地的音乐爱好者都对她的天赋，以及事业进程赞叹不已。她曾经是红极一时的女歌手，但是她也长期奋斗在戒毒和戒酒的征途之中。
She grew up in a family that loved jazz. Her musical talents were clear to see from a very young age. Agedten, she formed a rap group called Sweet 'n' Sour with a childhood friend. She got her first guitar when she was 13 and she began writing music. She signed to a major record label after they heard her distinctivevoice.
她的家人都非常喜欢爵士乐。她很小就展现出了音乐天赋。10岁时，她与童年玩伴组成了一只名叫“Sweet 'n' Sour ”的说唱乐队。她在13岁是获得了第一把吉他，之后她开始创作音乐。她独特的嗓音让她签下了著名的唱片公司。
Winehouse's second album “Back To Black” made her an acclaimed international star. She won dozens of awards, including five at the 2008 Grammy's. Some of the biggest names in rock were waiting to collaborate with her. George Michael said: "Amy is the best female vocalist I have ever heard in my entire career, as well as one of the best writers."
怀恩豪斯第二张专辑《Back to Black》让她成为了国际明星。2008年，她获得了包括五项艾美奖的诸多奖项。许多摇滚业的著名公司都像想与她合作。乔治·麦克说：“艾米是我听到过的最优秀的女歌手，同样也是最优秀的唱作人之一。”
Winehouse was constantly the focus of media attention. She couldn't escape the reporters who followed herevery move. She has given them good reason to write about her. Her battles with drug and alcohol abuse and her self-destructive behaviour was often tabloid news. The world has lost an amazing talent who had so much more incredible music to offer. She died in July, 2011, aged 27.
怀恩豪斯一直是媒体的焦点。她无法摆脱每天报道她行踪的记者。她也总是给他们更多可写的素材。她的戒毒，戒酒奋斗史，以及她的自杀欲望经常成为小街小报的新闻。世界失去了一名奉献过许多美妙音乐的天才。她于2011年7月去世，死时27岁。
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