Melissa Etheridge

Birth Name:

Melissa Lou Etheridge

Birth Place:

Leavenworth, Kansas, United States

Profession

Composer, Actress, Producer

Received the ASCAP Songwriter of the Year Award in 1996
Spent three semesters studying at Berklee College of Music
In May 2014, she got married to television producer and writer Linda Wallem
Was discovered by record executive Chris Blackwell while performing at various bars around Los Angeles
Is well known as an accomplished singer with a distinctive, smoky voice
Performed at the wedding of Jennifer Aniston and Brad Pitt
Was the inspiration behind a verse of the India․Arie song "I Am Not My Hair․"

2007Oscar - Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures, Original Song:Winner
2007Critics Choice Award - Best Song:Nominated
2007Gold Derby Film Award - Original Song:Nominated
2007Grammy - Best Song Written for Motion Picture, Television or Other Visual Media:Nominated
2007OFTA Film Award - Best Music, Original Song:Nominated
2007World Soundtrack Award - Best Original Song Written for Film:Nominated

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