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Iconic American singer-songwriter and pianist, a defining voice of the 1970s singer-songwriter movement.Born Carol Joan Klein in Manhattan (1942). Began songwriting as a teenager. Achieved massive success in the 1960s writing hits for other artists with then-husband Gerry Goffin at the Brill Building. Launched a hugely successful solo career in the 1970s, highlighted by the landmark album 'Tapestry' (1971), one of the best-selling albums of all time. Won multiple Grammy Awards, including Album of the Year for 'Tapestry'. Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (as a songwriter, 1990) and the Songwriters Hall of Fame (1987). Received the Gershwin Prize for Popular Song (2013) and a Kennedy Center Honor (2015).

• Married her first songwriting partner, Gerry Goffin, at age 17 while pregnant. They became one of the most successful songwriting teams in pop history ('Will You Love Me Tomorrow', '(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman', 'Up on the Roof') before divorcing in 1968.
• Wrote her first #1 hit ('Will You Love Me Tomorrow' for The Shirelles) at age 18.
• After initial solo efforts in the late 1960s, she largely retreated from performing, focusing on her children and life in rural Idaho. The unexpected runaway success of 'Tapestry' thrust her back into the spotlight as a major star.
• Despite the massive success of 'Tapestry' and follow-ups, she struggled with stage fright and performing anxiety for much of her career.
• Is one of the most successful female songwriters in history, having written or co-written over 400 songs recorded by more than 1,000 artists.
• Became a prominent environmental activist later in life, particularly focused on protecting the Northern Rockies.