Amy Lee is an American singer and songwriter best known as the lead vocalist of the rock band Evanescence. She provided vocals on Seether’s hit single “Broken”, which reached number twenty on Billboard Hot 100. Her soundtrack album titled ‘Aftermath’, released in 2014 reached number 47 on Billboard 200. Her musical style has been largely influenced by Mozart and modern artists such as Bjork, Plumb, and Tony Amos. She has worked with artists like Korn, Seether, and David Hodges and has scored the soundtrack for films War Story (2014), Indigo Grey: The Passage (2015), and Voice from the Stone (2017).
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Amy Lee Biography
Birth Name
Amy Lynn Lee
Nickname
Amy, Queen of Rock
Profession
Singer, Songwriter, Record Producer, Pianist
Nationality
American
Personal Life
Birthday/Birthplace
Amy Lee was born on December 13, 1981, in Riverside, California, USA.
Age
She’s currently 40 years old.
Residence
Brooklyn, New York, United States
Sun Sign
Sagittarius
Ethnicity
White
Education
Amy Lee graduated from Pulaski Academy, a private school in Little Rock, in 2000.
After which, she was admitted to a music theory course at the Middle Tennessee State University, but dropped out in the middle to focus on her music career.
Family Details
- Father – John Lee (DJ and TV Personality)
- Mother – Sara Cargill
- Siblings – Robby Lee (Brother), Carrie Lee (Sister), Lori Lee (Sister), Bonnie Lee (Younger Sister) (Died)
Amy Lee Husband
Amy Lee married her long-time friend Josh Hartzler, who is a therapist, on May 6, 2007. The couple welcomed their first child, Jack Lion Hartzler, on July 24, 2014.
Affairs
Lee was previously in a relationship with the lead singer Shaun Morgan from the band Seether from 2003 to 2005.
Physical Statistics
Height
- In feet – 5 feet 3.5 inches
- In centimeters – 161 cm
- In meters – 1.61 m
Body measurements
- Measurements – 36-27-37
- Bust – 36 inches
- Waist – 27 inches
- Hip – 37 icnhes
- Bra Size -34C
Body Build
Average
Eye Color
Light Blue
She sometimes wears Green contacts.
Hair Color
Reddish Brown
She has dyed her hair black.
Shoe Size
She wears a size 7 (US) shoe.
Dress Size
Her dress size is 8 (US).
Sexuality
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Her long, jet-black hair
- Her powerful Mezzo-Soprano vocals
- Stunning blue eyes
Professional Statistics
Singing Debut
Embarking on a solo career, Amy Lee released her debut studio album titled ‘Dream Too Much’ on September 30, 2016, under her own label Amy Lee Music. Lee has released one studio album, one extended play, one soundtrack album, four singles, two promotional singles, eight music videos, and composed four film scores.
Her rock band Evanescence released their first album, ‘Fallen’, on March 4, 2003. The album was successful and reached no. 3 on the US Billboard 200 and also topped the music charts in several countries like Australia, Canada, Germany, and the United Kingdom. It sold more than 17 million copies worldwide as well as received many Platinum and Gold certifications.
The band, so far, has released four studio albums, one live album, one compilation album, one demo album, three extended plays, 13 singles, six promotional singles, and 13 music videos.
Genre
Alternative metal
Instruments
Vocals, piano, harp
Labels
Epic, Wind-up Records, EMI
Television Debut
In 2003, Amy guest appeared with her band Evanescence in an episode of the music documentary Real Magic TV as herself.
Famous For
Being the lead vocalist of her rock band Evanescence.
She is best known for albums, ‘Fallen’ and ‘The Open Door’, which were released by her band.
Favorite Things
- Artists – Michael Jackson, Nirvana, Tori Amos, Björk, NIN (Trent Reznor), Coldplay
- Video Game – Zelda: Ocarina of Time
- TV Show – Adventure Time
Amy Lee Net Worth
As of 2024, Amy Lee has a net worth of $12 million.
Amy Lee Facts
She is named after the 70s song ‘Amie’.
She learned classical piano for over nine years at a young age.
Lee has a recognizable fashion style, marked by her occasional use of gothic make-up and taste for Victorian-styled clothing.
Amy received five nominations at the 2004 Grammys, winning two – the Best New Artist & Best Hard Rock Performance for the song ‘Bring Me To Life’.
In 2006, Blender listed Lee as one of the hottest women in rock alongside such singers as Joan Jett, Courtney Love, and Liz Phair.
In 2007, she was named the ‘Sexiest Female’ at the ‘Kerrang! Awards’ show held in the U.K.
She was voted The Rock Goddess of the Year at the 2012 Loudwire Music Awards. That same year, she also won the Revolver Golden Gods Award for the Best Vocalist.
In 2013, Lee ranked first in NME.com’s “Hottest Women in Music” award.
Lee revealed that the song ‘Hello’ from the album ‘Fallen’ was a tribute to her sister who died of an unidentified disease when she was only three. She is emotionally connected to the track and she never performs it at live concerts.
In 2017, Amy Lee won the Parents’ Choice Award for Silver Honor in Music for the album “Dream Too Much” and Hollywood Music in Media Awards for her work “Speak To Me”.