Rachel Platten is a well-known singer and songwriter with a net worth estimated at $4 million as of mid-2016. She was born on May 20, 1981, in New York City and has had an active career in the music industry since 2003.
During her childhood in Newton Centre, Massachusetts, she showed early musical talent by learning classical piano at the age of five and later becoming proficient in playing the guitar. Her academic journey led her to Trinity College, where she participated in the college’s all-female a cappella group called the Trinitones. Following her graduation in 2003 with a BA degree in International Relations, she moved to New York City to pursue her music career.
Platten’s professional musical journey began in 2003 with the release of her first studio album “Trust In Me.” Her second album, “Be Here,” was released in 2011 and featured the successful single “1,000 Ships.” However, it was her 2014 single “Fight Song” that catapulted her to greater success, reaching No. 1 on the US Adult Pop chart and achieving double platinum status.
In addition to “Fight Song,” her 2015 single “Stand By You” also achieved platinum certification, further contributing to her net worth. Her third studio album “Wildfire,” released in 2016, reached No. 5 on the Billboard 200 and received gold certification.
Throughout her career, Platten has received recognition and awards, including a Teen Choice Award nomination in 2015, an iHeartRadio Music Award in 2016, and an Emmy Award for a live performance on “Good Morning America.”
Aside from her music career, Platten is also involved in charitable activities, supporting organizations such as Musicians on Call, the Ryan Seacrest Foundation, Music Unites, and Live Below the Line.
In 2012, she married Kevin Lazan. Her contributions to the music industry and philanthropy have solidified her status as a prominent figure in the entertainment world.
