Ingrid Michaelson Quick Info | |
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Height | 5 ft 5 in |
Weight | 52 kg |
Date of Birth | December 8, 1979 |
Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius |
Boyfriend | Will Chase |
Ingrid Michaelson has earned a dedicated fan following over the years for her folk and indie style music. Her songwriting ability is one of the finest in the folk music genre and has helped her carve a unique place in the industry. After having released her first 2 albums on her own, she signed a special record deal with Original Signal Recordings which entitles her to retain her creative freedom. She started earning mainstream success with the release of her 4th studio album, Everybody. Her next album, Human Again, was an even bigger commercial success. She also hit it big with The Human Again Tour which was sold out for almost every night.
Born Name
Ingrid Ellen Michaelson
Nick Name
Ingrid
Sun Sign
Sagittarius
Born Place
New York City, New York, United States
Nationality
Education
Ingrid Michaelson went to the Staten Island Technical High School. Then, she got enrolled at Binghamton University and graduated with a degree in theater.
Until the age of 7, she took music training from Manhattan’s Third Street Music School. She later honed her skills at Dorothy Delson Kuhn Music Institute at the Jewish Community Center of Staten Island.
Occupation
Singer, Songwriter
Family
- Father – Carl Michaelson (Music composer and manager of copyrights for the publishing company Carl Fischer Music)
- Mother – Elizabeth Egbert (Sculptor)
- Siblings – Charles Michaelson (Brother)
Manager
Ingrid Michaelson is represented by –
- Secret Road Artist Management
- Paradigm Talent Agency
Genre
Folk-Pop, Indie Pop, Indie Folk
Instruments
Vocals, Guitar, Piano, Ukulele
Labels
Cabin 24, Mom + Pop Music
Build
Slim
Height
5 ft 5 in or 165 cm
Weight
52 kg or 114.5 lbs
Boyfriend / Spouse
Ingrid Michaelson has dated –
Race / Ethnicity
White
She has Swedish ancestry on her father’s side while she is of Dutch descent on her mother’s side.
Hair Color
Blonde
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
She often wears black-rimmed glasses.
Brand Endorsements
In 2013, Coca-Cola created a TV commercial that included Ingrid Michaelson’s song, Be Ok. Her songs and music have been used in TV adverts for several other brands such as Old Navy and Extra Gum. She has also appeared in a TV advert for Tropicana.
Best Known For
- The commercial success of her singles such as Maybe, Girls Chase Boys, and The Way I Am
- The popularity of her studio album, Human Again, which made its debut on the Billboard charts at the 5th spot
- Having collaborated with established music artists such as William Fitzsimmons, Allie Moss, Bess Rogers, and Sara Bareilles
First Album
In January 2005, she released her debut studio album, Slow the Rain. As she couldn’t find any suitable record label to release her work, she decided to release the album on her own.
First Film
In 2017, she made her theatrical film debut in the comedy movie, Humor Me. She was cast in an important role in the movie which was premiered at the Los Angeles Film Festival and received positive reviews from the critics.
First TV Show
In 2007, Ingrid Michaelson made her first TV show appearance on the show, Good Morning America.
Ingrid Michaelson Favorite Things
- Food – Fries and Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Celebrity – Taylor Swift
- Comforting Songs – Hide And Seek by Imogen, In This Heart by Sinead, Better Man by Pearl Jam
- Songwriters – Foy Vance, Justin Vernon, Sia, Greg Laswell, Paul McCartney
Source – Reddit
Ingrid Michaelson Facts
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