Melissa Etheridge
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Summary
Melissa Etheridge was born on May 29, 1961[1], in Leavenworth[2]. She has worked as a singer[3], singer-songwriter[4], composer[5], guitarist[6], and recording artist[7]. She ranks in the top 0.46% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (11,597 views/month, #4,601 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: 1961[9]
- Spouse: Linda Wallem[10]
- Child: Beckett Cypher[11]
- Country of citizenship: United States[12]
- Occupation: musician[13]
- Field of work: music composing[14]
- Educated at: Berklee College of Music[15], Leavenworth High School[16]
- Award received: Juno Award for International Entertainer of the Year[17], Grammy Award for Best Female Rock Vocal Performance[18], GLAAD Stephen F. Kolzak Award[19], Academy Award for Best Original Song[20], World Soundtrack Award for Best Original Song Written Directly for a Film[21], star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[22], Kansas Music Hall of Fame[23]
- Member of: Artists Stand Up to Cancer[24]
- Sex or gender: female[25]
- Sexual orientation: lesbianism[26]
- Genre: rock music[27], folk rock[28]
- Record label: Island Records[29]
- Discography: Melissa Etheridge discography[30]
- Commons category: Melissa Etheridge[31]
- Voice type: contralto[32]
- Unmarried partner: Julie Cypher[33]
- Family name: Etheridge[34]
- Given name: Melissa[35], Lou[36]
- Official website: https://melissaetheridge.com/[37]
- Work location: Los Angeles[38]
- Described at URL: https://dbpedia.org/resource/Melissa_Etheridge[39]
- Instrument: guitar[40], piano[41], voice[42]
- Eye color: hazel[43]
- Nominated for: Grammy Award for Best Female Rock Vocal Performance[44], Juno Award for International Entertainer of the Year[45], Grammy Award for Best Rock Song[46], American Music Award for Favorite Pop/Rock Female Artist[47], Grammy Award for Best Rock Album[48]
Why It Matters
Melissa Etheridge has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[49] She is known by 33 alternative names across languages and contexts.[50]
FAQs
Where was Melissa Etheridge born?
Melissa Etheridge's place of birth was Leavenworth[2].
Who was Melissa Etheridge married to?
Melissa Etheridge's spouses include Linda Wallem[10].
What did Melissa Etheridge do for work?
Melissa Etheridge worked as a singer[3], singer-songwriter[4], composer[5], guitarist[6], and recording artist[7].
Where did Melissa Etheridge go to school?
Melissa Etheridge was educated at Berklee College of Music[15] and Leavenworth High School[16].
What awards did Melissa Etheridge receive?
Honors received include Juno Award for International Entertainer of the Year[17], Grammy Award for Best Female Rock Vocal Performance[18], and GLAAD Stephen F. Kolzak Award[19].