Rock music is Melissa Etheridge’s bread and butter. Multi-instrumentalist, Grammy-winning singer-songwriter and staunch supporter of women’s rights. She contributed to the Weeds soundtrack as well. On May 29th, 1961, she entered this world in Leavenworth, Kansas. Together with Sammy Hagar, she recorded the duet “Honky Tonk Woman,” which was later covered by the Rolling Stones. She studied music at Berklee and performed at local clubs in the Boston area. An early highlight of her career was a guest spot on a Don Henley album.
Melissa Etheridge Bio, Wiki
| First Name | Melissa |
| Middle Name | Lou |
| Maiden Name | Etheridge |
| Full Name at Birth | Melissa Lou Etheridge |
| Alternative Name | Missy Lou, Lucky |
| Age | 59 years |
| Birthday | 29th May, 1961 |
| Birthplace | Leavenworth, Kansas, USA |
| Height | 5′ 3″ (160 cm) |
| Build | Slim |
| Eye Color | Brown – Dark |
| Hair Color | Blonde |
| Zodiac Sign | Gemini |
| Sexuality | Lesbian |
| Ethnicity | White |
| Nationality | American |
| High School | Leavenworth High School, Kansas, USA |
| University | Berklee College of Music, Boston, Massachusetts, USA |
| Occupation Text | Singer/Songwriter, Musician |
| Occupation | Singer |
| Music Genre (Text) | Heartland rock, Folk Rock, Blues Rock, Roots Rock, country rock |
| Music Genre | Folk, Pop/Rock |
| Year(s) Active | 1985–present |
| Music Style | Adult Alternative Pop/ Rock, Alternative/ Indie Rock, Heartland Rock, Contemporary Singer/Songwriter |
| Music Mood | Earnest, Literate, Earthy, Autumnal, Bittersweet, Reflective, Brooding, Detached, Amiable/Good-Natured, Organic, Laid-Back/Mellow, Rousing, Rollicking, Passionate, Plaintive, Gritty, Intense, Rambunctious, Energetic, Urgent, Lively |
| Instrument | Vocals, Guitar |
| Instrument (text) | Vocals, Guitar, Piano, Harmonica, Mandolin, drums |
| Record Label | Island, ME |
| Talent Agency (e.g. Modelling) | Celebrity Talent International |
| Official Websites, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter | |
| Father | John Etheridge |
| Mother | Elizabeth Williamson |
Melissa Etheridge Career
- Singer
- Guitarist
- Song Writer
Melissa Etheridge Education
Having completed high school in Leavenworth, she now has an advanced degree. After finishing high school, she enrolled at Berklee College of Music. She was already performing with several local bands in clubs. However, she never completed her schooling. She left Berklee to pursue a career in music in Los Angeles, and she did so without finishing her degree there.
Before Fame
She studied at Berklee and performed in local clubs in Boston. She contributed to an early Don Henley song.
Melissa Etheridge Real Name
Melissa Lou Etheridge
Melissa Etheridge Height, Weight, and Body Measurements
Melissa, a 59-year-old woman, stands at 5 feet, 3 inches (1.6 metres) in height. She has a size zero frame, a height of 5ft, and a weight of 115 lbs. The twins in the Zodiac sign Gemini describe her perfectly.
| Height & Weight | |
| Height (Approx.) | 5 Feet 3 Inches |
| Weight (Approx.) | 59 Kg |
| Body Measurements | 34-25-33 In |
| Physical Stats | |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Blonde |
| Dress Size | 6 (US) |
| Shoe Size | 6.5 (US) |
Melissa Etheridge Achievements
Both “Come to My Window” and “Ain’t It Heavy” were certified gold and became platinum singles for her.
Melissa Etheridge Discography, Songs, Albums, Best Songs, Love Songs, Music, Top Songs
- 2001
- Ain’t It Heavy
- All American Girl
- All The Way To Heaven
- An Unusual Kiss
- Angels Would Fall
- Beloved
- Brave And Crazy
- Breakdown
- Bring Me Some Water
- Change
- Cherry Avenue
- Chrome Plated Heart
- Come To My Window
- Dance Without Sleeping
- Don’t You Need
- Down To One
- Enough Of Me
- Goodnight
- Heal Me
- How Would I Know
- I Could Have Been You
- I Could’ve Been You
- I Really Like You
- I Want To Be In Love
- I Want To Come Over
- I Want You
- I Will Never Be The Same
- I’m The Only One
- If I Wanted To
- If You Want To
- Into The Dark
- It’s For You
- It’s Only Me
- Keep It Precious
- Let Me Go
- Like The Way I Do
- Lover Please
- Mama I’m Strange
- Meet Me In The Back
- Must Be Crazy For Me
- My Back Door
- My Lover
- No Souvenirs
- Occasinnally
- Occasionally
- Onwhere To Go
- Place Your Hand
- Please Forgive Me
- Precious Pain
- Resist
- Royal Station 4 | 16
- Royal Station 4|16
- Ruins
- Scarecrow
- Shriner’s Park
- Silent Legacy
- Similar Features
- Skin Deep
- Sleep
- Somewhere In The City
- Stronger Than Me
- Talking To My Angel
- Testify
- The Angels
- The Bog Feels Strange
- The Boy Feels Strange
- The Different
- The Late September Dogs
- The Letting Go
- The Prison
- The Weakness In Me
- They Don’t Know Me
- Thing About You
- This War Is Over
- Touch And Go
- Truth Of The Heart
- Walking On Water
- Watching You
- Yes I Am
- You Can Sleep While I Drive
- You Used To Love To Dance
- Your Little Secret
Melissa Etheridge Movies
- Welcome Home, Roxy Carmichael
- The Sissy Duckling
- 1 a Minute
- Teresa’s Tattoo
- Weeds
- Melissa Etheridge: Live … and Alone
- The Legend of 420
- Melissa Etheridge: The Awakening: Live
- After Stonewall
- Arduous Moon
- Mary Janes: The Women of Weed
- Breast Cancer: The Path of Wellness & Healing
- Scenes from the Goldmine
- For Which We Stand
- My Generation
- Jackie’s Back
- It Was a Wonderful Life
- Live Earth
- MTV & Logo Present ‘The Out 100’
- Melissa Etheridge: Lucky Live
Melissa Etheridge Television, TV
- Beyond Chance Since 1999
- Beyond Chance (2006) Since 2006
Melissa Etheridge Awards and Nominations
A2IM Libera Awards
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
| 2020 | The Medicine Show | Best Mainstream Rock Album | Nominated |
Academy Awards
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
| 2007 | “I Need to Wake Up” from the documentary An Inconvenient Truth | Best Original Song | Won |
Billboard Music Awards
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
| 1995 | Herself | Top Female Artist | Nominated |
| 1995 | Herself | Top Billboard 200 Artist – Female | Nominated |
ECHO Awards
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
| 1993 | Herself | Best International Female | Nominated |
Grammy Awards
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
| 1989 | “Bring Me Some Water” | Best Rock Vocal Performance, Female | Nominated |
| 1990 | “Brave and Crazy” | Best Rock Vocal Performance, Female | |
| 1991 | “The Angels” | Best Rock Vocal Performance, Female | |
| 1993 | “Ain’t It Heavy” | Best Rock Vocal Performance, Female | Won |
| 1995 | “Come to My Window | Best Rock Vocal Performance, Female | |
| 1995 | “I’m the Only One” | Nominated | |
| 2000 | “Angels Would Fall” | Nominated | |
| 2000 | Breakdown | Best Rock Album | Nominated |
| 2001 | “Enough of Me” | Best Rock Vocal Performance, Female | Nominated |
| 2002 | “I Want to Be in Love” | Nominated | |
| 2003 | “The Weakness in Me” | Nominated | |
| 2005 | “Breathe” | Best Rock Vocal Performance, Solo | Nominated |
| 2007 | “I Need to Wake Up” | Best Song Written for a Motion Picture | Nominated |
Pollstar Concert Industry Awards
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
| 1990 | Tour | Best Debut Tour | Nominated |
| 1990 | Tour | Club Tour of the Year | Nominated |
| 1990 | Tour | Small Hall Tour of the Year | Nominated |
| 1995 | Small Hall Tour of the Year | Won |
Melissa Etheridge Relationships Status, Girlfriends
Melisa Etheridge identifies as a lesbian. For President Bill Clinton’s first inauguration ball in January 1993, she “came out” as a lesbian. To put it simply, she fought for the rights of the LGBTQ community. She dated the director Julie Cypher for a very long time. Cypher is a mother, and she’s had two kids so far: Bailey Jean and Beckett. She conceived through in vitro fertilisation using sperm donated by musician David Crosby. In the year 2000, they decided to end their marriage.
Relationship Stats
| Type | Total | Longest | Average | Shortest |
| Married | 2 | 10 years, 8 months | 10 years | 9 years, 5 months |
| Dating | 1 | 10 years, 8 months | – | – |
| Total | 3 | 10 years, 8 months | 10 years, 3 months | 9 years, 5 months |
Melissa Etheridge Family, Children, Wife, Children, kids, Parents, Spouse, Wives
Father: John Etheridge
Mother: Elizabeth Williamson
Brother(s):
Sister(s):
Marital Status:
Wives/Partners: Julie Cypher, Linda Wallem, Tammy Lynn Michaels
Children:
Son(s): Miller Steven Etheridge
Daughter(s): Bailey Jean Cypher, Johnnie Rose Etheridge
Associations
In addition to her solo work, she has also collaborated with Sammy Hagar onstage with The Rolling Stones to perform their hit single “Honky Tonk Girl.”
Melissa Etheridge Net Worth 2023
Melissa is an accomplished and well-liked performer. Singing is the primary and primary source of income for her. I wonder how wealthy Melissa will be in 2023.
| Net Worth 2023 | $25 Million |
| Annual Salary | Under Review. |
| Income Source | Primary Income source Singer (profession). |
FAQs
Who is the father of Melissa Etheridge’s baby?
David Crosby
How much is Melissa Etheridge net worth?
$25 Million
Where does Melissa Etheridge live?
Hidden Hills
How did Melissa Etheridge son die?
He died due to overdose of drug.
Who is Melissa Etheridge wife?
Linda Wallemm. 2014
Tammy Lynn Michaelsm. 2003–2010
Who is Melissa Etheridge’s son?
Beckett Cypher
How old is Melissa Eldridge?
59 years (May 29, 1961)
Why is Melissa Etheridge bald?
In October 2004, Etheridge was informed that she had breast cancer. While bald from chemotherapy, she performed a tribute to Janis Joplin with the song “Piece of My Heart” at the 2005 Grammy Awards (the same ceremony at which “Breathe” was nominated).
