Sheryl Crow has received a honorary doctorate from her alma mater in Missouri.
The singer previously graduated from the University of Missouri with a bachelor's degree in Music, Composition, and Education.
At the age of 21, Crow began teaching music at a nearby primary school but she eventually shelved her daily duties in the hope of becoming a star.
And after successfully accomplishing her dream, she has been recognised by college officials and gifted the highest accolade.
She says: "I just got an honorary doctorate to the University of Missouri, which is where I went. So you can call me Dr. Crow."
And the singer, who recently returned to the mid-western state to pick up her new degree, admits the experience was unnerving because she ran into many of her former students at the ceremony.
She adds: "I saw quite a few of my students there. And a lot of my kids are married and have their own kids now... They were very sweet."
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