In the artist’s words: Describe one of your earliest musical memories in detail. After hearing Ani DiFranco perform live at the tender age of 15, she decided on the spot to become a singer-songwriter. Ford wanted to be a musician who could face any audience, bridge any divide, and win over any crowd, just like Ani. What are your top 3 all-time favorite albums on Apple Music, and why? Why did you choose these three albums in particular? Ani DiFranco, Little Plastic Castle Bob Marley & The Wailers, Legend – The Best of Bob Marley & The Wailers (2002 Edition) Radiohead, The Best of Radiohead Kristen Ford has certainly lived a life: writing thousands of songs, playing thousands of shows across the Western Hemisphere and Europe