The artist has been a concern in his home country for several decades and has since released his solo debut in the 80s, but before that she played in the rock bands Veslefrikk and Cancan.
In 1994, for the record "Millimeter", she received the Spellemann Prize, Norway's equivalent of Grammis, in three categories. In addition, she has been awarded several other awards.
Her singer-songwriter lyrics were characterized by community engagement and depth, NRK writes.
Anne Grete Preus is behind songs such as "When Heaven Fall Down", "Joy" and "I am a Village". She turned 62.