Singer-songwriter Sheryl Crow has publicly called for former US President Donald Trump to be “impeached and imprisoned” following the release of documents tied to the Jeffrey Epstein investigation, sparking renewed debate about accountability for powerful figures allegedly connected to the late sex offender.

In an impassioned post on her Instagram Stories, Crow criticized what she described as unequal treatment in how the Epstein files are being handled. She wrote that while individuals named in other countries are facing serious consequences, in the United States “we’re just going to act like it never happened or that it’s fake.” She added, “Who are we if we do not stand up for children who are knowingly being pedaled to rich leaders all over the world,” arguing that Trump should be held to the same standards as others.

Crow extended her call beyond Trump, saying that “Trump needs to be impeached and imprisoned along with every other person — Democrat, Republican, American, or foreign who knew this was going on and never said anything.” Her remarks reflect growing frustration among some public figures and advocates who believe that the release of more than three million pages of emails, videos, and other documents should prompt more rigorous accountability.

The newly disclosed files, released under the Epstein Files Transparency Act, reference hundreds of high-profile individuals and have reignited public interest in the scope of Epstein’s network — although authorities have said that many documents do not constitute evidence of criminal conduct on their own.

Trump, who has denied any wrongdoing connected to Epstein, has publicly distanced himself from the financier in past statements. Crow’s comments come amid broader conversations about justice for Epstein’s victims and what many see as gaps in how powerful individuals are scrutinized compared with actions taken against figures abroad.

She has released twelve studio albums, five compilations, and three live albums, and contributed to several film soundtracks. Her most popular songs include “All I Wanna Do” (1994), “Strong Enough” (1994), “If It Makes You Happy” (1996), “Everyday Is a Winding Road” (1996), “Tomorrow Never Dies” (1997), “My Favorite Mistake” (1998), “Picture” (2002, duet with Kid Rock), and “Soak Up the Sun” (2002).

Crow has sold over 50 million albums worldwide[1] and has won nine Grammy Awards from 32 nominations. In 2023 she was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.[2]

In addition to her music career, she has appeared in television series and films, including 30 Rock, Cop Rock, GCB, Cougar Town, One Tree Hill, and NCIS: New Orleans.

Crow was born on February 11, 1962, in Kennett, Missouri, the daughter of Bernice (née Cain), a piano teacher, and Wendell Wyatt Crow, a lawyer and trumpet player. Her great-grandfather was Congressman Charles A. Crow (1873-1938). She has two older sisters, Kathy and Karen, and a younger brother, Steven.

The Epstein files are a collection of millions of documents, images and videos detailing the criminal activities of American financier and convicted child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, including his social circle of public figures, politicians and celebrities. In November 2025, the US House of Representatives passed the Epstein Files Transparency Act, and the US Senate unanimously approved it, with President Donald Trump signing the bill the next day. The following month, the US Department of Justice released a relatively small amount of files, leading to bipartisan criticism. Trump had previously floated the idea of releasing the files during his 2024 presidential campaign, though he later claimed that controversies surrounding the files were fabricated by members of the Democratic Party.

On January 30, 2026, an additional 3 million pages were released, including 2,000 videos and 180,000 images. Though the Department of Justice acknowledged that a total of 6 million pages might qualify as files required to be released, it stated that the January 30 release would be the final one, and that it had met its legal obligations. The released files mentioned a number of public figures and led to increased scrutiny of their activities.