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Melissa Etheridge  American Singer

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Melissa Etheridge was previously married to Tammy Lynn Michaels (2003 - 2012).

Melissa Etheridge has been in a relationship with Julie Cypher (1990 - 2000).

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Melissa Etheridge is a 62 year old American Singer born on 29th May, 1961 in Leavenworth, Kansas, USA. Her zodiac sign is Gemini

Melissa Etheridge is a member of the following lists: American contraltos, American women singers and American rock singers.

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Relationship Statistics

TypeTotalLongestAverageShortest
Married213 years, 1 month11 years, 10 months10 years, 8 months
Dating110 years, 8 months--
Total313 years, 1 month11 years, 5 months10 years, 8 months

Details

First NameMelissa
Middle NameLou
Maiden NameEtheridge
Full Name at BirthMelissa Lou Etheridge
Alternative NameMissy Lou, Lucky
Birthday29th May, 1961
BirthplaceLeavenworth, Kansas, USA
Height5' 3" (160 cm)
BuildSlim
Eye ColorBrown - Dark
Hair ColorBlonde
Zodiac SignGemini
SexualityLesbian
EthnicityWhite
NationalityAmerican
High SchoolLeavenworth High School, Kansas, USA
UniversityBerklee College of Music, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Occupation TextSinger/Songwriter, Musician
OccupationSinger
Music Genre (Text)Heartland rock, Folk Rock, Blues Rock, Roots Rock, country rock
Music GenreFolk, Pop/Rock
Year(s) Active1985–present
Music StyleAdult Alternative Pop/ Rock, Alternative/ Indie Rock, Heartland Rock, Contemporary Singer/Songwriter
Music MoodEarnest, Literate, Earthy, Autumnal, Bittersweet, Reflective, Brooding, Detached, Amiable/Good-Natured, Organic, Laid-Back/Mellow, Rousing, Rollicking, Passionate, Plaintive, Gritty, Intense, Rambunctious, Energetic, Urgent, Lively
InstrumentVocals, Guitar
Instrument (text)Vocals, Guitar, Piano, Harmonica, Mandolin, drums
Record LabelIsland, ME
Talent Agency (e.g. Modelling)Celebrity Talent International
Official Websites
FatherJohn Etheridge
MotherElizabeth Williamson

Melissa Lou Etheridge (born May 29, 1961) is an American singer-songwriter, guitarist, and activist. Her self-titled debut album Melissa Etheridge was released in 1988 and became an underground success. The album peaked at No. 22 on the Billboard 200, and its lead single, "Bring Me Some Water", garnered Etheridge her first Grammy Award nomination for Best Rock Vocal Performance, Female. In 1993, Etheridge won her first Grammy award for her single "Ain't It Heavy" from her third album, Never Enough. Later that year, she released what would become her mainstream breakthrough album, Yes I Am. Its tracks "I'm the Only One" and "Come to My Window" both reached the top 30 in the United States, and the latter earned Etheridge her second Grammy award. Yes I Am peaked at No. 15 on the Billboard 200, and spent 138 weeks on the chart, earning a RIAA certification of 6× Platinum, her largest to date.

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