Maggie O'Connor

Maggie O'Connor
Born	Maggie Dixon (1991-02-16) February 16, 1991 (age 34)
Genres	Country, bluegrass, folk
Occupation	Musician
Instrument(s)	Violin, vocals
Spouse	Mark O'Connor (m. November 8, 2014-Present)
Website	maggieoconnorviolin.com

Maggie O'Connor (nee Dixon ^[1] ) is a Grammy-winning American violinist and singer. She is married to Mark O'Connor, with whom she has performed and recorded since 2014, both as a contributor, duo, and in the O'Connor Band. She graduated from the Peabody Conservatory in 2014. ^[2] As a member of the O'Connor Band, she performed for the 59th Grammy Awards in 2017. ^[3]

Awards and honors

She won a Grammy in 2017 for her performance on the Coming Home (O'Connor Band album) along with her spouse and family in the O'Connor Band. ^[4]

Discography

• Duo (2015)
• Coming Home (O'Connor Band album)
• Life after Life (2024)
• A Christmas Duo (2025, maybe only a collection of singles)

References

1. Claassenman (2014-08-06). Ashokan Farewell - Mark O'Connor & Maggie Dixon . Retrieved 2025-10-07– via YouTube.
2. Toppman, Lawrence. "She wanted a music lesson...and found a new life". Charlotte Observer. Retrieved 4 November 2019.
3. Hohenstatt, Ben (15 May 2019). "Not just fiddling around: Jazz & Classics closes with one of the best string players around". Junuea Empire. Retrieved 4 November 2019.
4. Delia, Sarah (13 February 2017). "The O'Connor Band Brings A Grammy Home To Charlotte". WFAE 90.7.