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Ingrid Michaelson

Ingrid Ellen Michaelson(born December 8, 1979) is an Americansinger-songwriter.She is best known for her 2006 single "The Way I Am"and her 2014 single"Girls Chase Boys",both of which achieved success onBillboard'sAdult ContemporaryandAdult Top 40charts, and receivedplatinumcertifications by theRecording Industry Association of America(RIAA). She has released eight independent albums.

Ingrid Michaelson
Michaelson in 2019
Michaelson in 2019
Background information
Birth nameIngrid Ellen Michaelson[1]
Born(1979-12-08)December 8, 1979(age 45)
New York City, U.S.[2]
Genres
Occupations
Instruments
Years active2004–present
LabelsCabin 24 Records
Spouse
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(m.2011;div.2015)​
PartnerWill Chase(2015–present)
Websiteingridmichaelson.com

Early life

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Ingrid Ellen Michaelson was born on December 8, 1979, in New York City.[2]Her father, Carl Michaelson, was a manager of copyrights for the publishing companyCarl Fischer Musicand a composer on the side.[2]Her mother, Elizabeth Egbert, was a sculptor, ofDutchancestry.[4]

As a child, Michaelson performed in a musical theatre group called Staten Island Kids On Stage.[5]She took up piano at age four, and trained until age seven at Manhattan'sThird Street Music School.She continued piano at the Jewish Community Center of Staten Island's Dorothy Delson Kuhn Music Institute. While there, she met vocal coach Elizabeth McCullough, who worked with her through high school.[6]

Michaelson is a graduate ofStaten Island Technical High SchoolandBinghamton University,where she received a degree in theater.[6][dead link‍]While at Binghamton University, she was a member of the Binghamtonics, a co-eda cappellagroup; the Pappy Parker Players, animprov comedygroup; and the theatrerepertory companyunder Sue Peters.

Career

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2004–08:Slow the RainandGirls and Boys

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While living onStaten Islandand mainlybuskinginLower Manhattan,Michaelson self-released her debut albumSlow the Rainon January 10, 2005.

In 2006, Michaelson independently released her second album,Girls and Boys.The album, like her previous music, was streamed onMyspace.A music producer from the ABC dramaGrey's Anatomyfound her music online. After being contacted by the music producer, Michaelson began to be approached by several record companies. Wanting to retain all of the rights she had as an independent artist, Michaelson developed a deal withOriginal Signal Recordings,acting as the marketing and distribution arm for Michaelson's label. Through Original Signal, Michaelson re-releasedGirls and Boysinto mainstream marketing on September 18, 2007. It peaked at #63 on theBillboard charts[7]and received positive reviews from critics.[8][9]"The Way I Am",a song from the album, was featured in anOld Navycommercial. In less than 3 weeks, more than 65 appearances in prime-time had been made, including 17 season premieres.[10]In 2007, Ingrid played her first Holiday Hop, an annual Christmas concert in New York City.

In 2006, Michaelson teamed up withWilliam Fitzsimmonson his albumGoodnight,which was released that same year.

2008–10:Be OK,Everybody,andHuman Again

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In October 2008, Michaelson released her third album, and first compilation album,Be OK,acharity recordto support cancer research.[11] In December 2008, Michaelson andSara Bareillesreleased "Winter Song."The song was featured onThe Hotel Café Presents Winter Songs,a compilation of holiday tracks sung by a lineup of female singer-songwriters. Michaelson and Bareilles performed "Winter Song" forBarack Obamaand his family at the National Christmas Tree Lighting in December 2010.

In 2009, Michaelson released her fourth album,Everybody.Everybodydebuted on #18 on the Billboard charts.[citation needed]It features the single "Maybe".

Signage announcing Michaelson at theWiltern2012

In 2010, Michaelson co-wrote the song "Parachute"withMarshall Altmanfor British singerCheryl Cole.It was featured on Cole's debut solo album3 Words,peaking at #5 on theUK Singles Chart.Michaelson initially believed the track was "so poppy" that she could not release it herself. However, after the song was reworked by "Everybody"producerDan Romerto make a more "interesting, funky production", Michaelson released the song as a personal single.[12]

On January 24, 2012, Michaelson released her fifth album,Human Again.Human Againdebuted at #5 on the Billboard charts[which?]and received positive reviews, with critics praising the album's unique sound.[4]To promote the album, Michaelson embarked on The Human Again Tour, with three North American legs, and one international leg.

In 2012, with her husband and fellow musicianGreg Laswell,Michaelson co-wrote and sang the duet "Landline", which appeared on his album of the same name.

In September 2012, she was featured in a campaign called "30 Songs / 30 Days" to supportHalf the Sky: Turning Oppression into Opportunity for Women Worldwide,a multi-platform media project inspired byNicholas KristofandSheryl WuDunn's book.[13]

2014–2017:Lights Out,It Doesn't Have To Make Sense,andAlter Egos

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On February 4, 2014, Michaelson released thelead single,"Girls Chase Boys",from her albumLights Out.The song reached #52 on the Billboard Hot 100. "Afterlife" and "Time Machine" were released as the second and third singles.

On April 25, 2014,Lights Outwas released. The deluxe edition, which was released in November later that year, contains an additional six bonus tracks.

Michaelson on the "Hell No Tour", 2016

On April 29, 2016, Michaelson released the song "Hell No".[14]It served as thelead singlefrom her seventh studio album,It Doesn't Have to Make Sense,which was released on August 26, 2016.[15]In July, she released a second video of "Hell No," which incorporates members of theDeaf Westtheater company performing the lyrics inAmerican Sign Language.[16]In support of the album, Michaelson embarked on the Hell No Tour beginning inCincinnation October 6, 2016.[17]

In 2016, Michaelson andAJRco-wrote their single "The Lotto".AJRwould go on to support Michaelson on the Hell No Tour.[18]

On May 12, 2017, Michaelson released the five-track EPAlter Egos.It consists of re-worked songs fromIt Doesn't Have to Make Sensewith guest vocalists on each track. The EP featured collaborations withSara Bareilles,Tegan and Sara,AJR,Lucius,andThe Civil Wars'John Paul White.[19]

In 2017, Michaelson contributed "Smallest Light" and "Stay Right Where You Are" to the soundtrack for the filmThe Space Between Us.[20]

Michaelson made herBroadwaydebut playing the role ofSonya Rostovain the musicalNatasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812from July 3 to August 13, 2017.[21]

In 2024, she made her Broadway debut as a composer, writing the music and lyrics for the Tony-nominated musicalThe Notebook.

2018–2021:Songs for the SeasonandStranger Songs

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Michaelson made her film debut in the comedy filmHumor Mealongside co-starsJemaine ClementandElliott Gould,which was released January 12, 2018.[22] On October 26, 2018, Michaelson released aChristmas albumcalledIngrid Michaelson's Songs for the Season.[23]On the album, Michaelson collaborated withChristina Perri,Grace VanderWaal,Leslie Odom Jr.,andWill Chase.[24]The deluxe version of the album was released in 2021 and features collaborations withJason MrazandZooey Deschanel.Ingrid and Jason Mraz originally released "Christmas Valentine" as an Amazon Original single on November 14, 2019 before the song was added to the deluxe version ofSongs for the Seasonin 2021.[25][26]

On May 10, 2019, she released "Missing You",which served as the lead single off of her ninth studio album,Stranger Songs.Michaelson first announced the album in January 2018, writing that it would be inspired by theNetflixseriesStranger Things.[27]The album was released on June 28, 2019.

In 2020, Ingrid featured on an acoustic version ofBen Rector's song "It Would Be You."[28]In 2021, Ingrid Michaelson collaborated with British-Pakistani singerZayn Malikon the single "To Begin Again,"which released on March 17.

Michaelson has scored songs for television, circa 2020, includingLittle Fires Everywhere(Emmynominated) andTiny Beautiful Things(both forHulu), and was executive music producer forApple TV+’sSlumberkins,creating original songs for the series. Michaelson was seen as a guest star in Season 3 ofNetflix’sGirls5Eva,and starred in the 2017 indie filmHumor Mealongside co-starsJemaine ClementandElliott Gould.

In July 2020, Michaelson was nominated for her firstEmmy Awardin theOutstanding Original Music and Lyricscategory for the song "Build it Up", written specifically for the finale of Hulu's hit miniseriesLittle Fires Everywhere.[29][30]Michaelson partnered with collaborators Juan Ariza and Gabriel Mann to compose an original song "Not Gone," a cover of "Closer to Fine" and the score for theHuluminiseriesTiny Beautiful Things.[31]Michaelson served as executive music producer forApple TV+’sSlumberkins,creating original songs for the series with her bandmatesAllie Moss,Hannah Winkler, and Billy Libby.[32]

2022–present:The NotebookandFor the Dreamers

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In January 2019, Michaelson announced she was writing the music and lyrics for themusical adaptationofThe Notebook.[33][34]After its world premiere at theChicago Shakespeare Theatrein 2022, the musical found its way to Broadway, officially opening at theGerald Schoenfeld Theatreon March 14, 2024.[35]"Carry Me Home" won aBroadway.comAudience Choice Award for Favorite New Song.[36]The musical received three nominations at the77th Tony Awards.[37]The original Broadway cast recording, released via Atlantic, reached No. 1 onBillboard'sCast Albums Chart and was nominated for theGrammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album.[citation needed]

In 2022, Michaelson featured on Ariza's song "The Sky and Me". Later that year, Michaelson collaborated withA Great Big Worldon an original song called "It's Almost Christmas", released on November 11, 2022.[38]In 2024, Michaelson made a guest appearance in season 3 of Netflix'sGirls5eva,playing the role of Pixie, a folk singer-songwriter.[39]

Michaelson released a string of singles from her albumFor the Dreamers,including "Love Is" with Jason Mraz on February 2,[40]a cover of the song "What a Wonderful World"on May 23, and" It Never Ends "on May 30. The album was released August 23, 2024.

Band members

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Past and present band members includeAllie Moss(guitar and background vocals), Hannah Winkler (keys and background vocals), Chris Kuffner (bass),Bess Rogers(guitar), Saul Simon MacWilliams (keys), Billy Libby (guitar and background vocals), Sarab Singh (drums), andElliot Jacobson(drums).

Personal life

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Michaelson married fellow musicianGreg Laswellin 2011.[41]They divorced in 2015.[42]In late 2015, Michaelson announced her relationship with film and stage actorWill Chase.[43]As of 2018, she was living inProspect Heights, Brooklyn.[44]

Michaelson identifies as afeminist.[45]

Discography

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Main article:Ingrid Michaelson discography

References

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