Rachel Platten

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Rachel Platten is a famous American singer and songwriter

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BirthdayMay 20, 1981
NationalityAmerican
FamousSingers, Pop Singers
City/StateNew Yorkers
SpousesKevin Lazan
SiblingsMelanie (sister)
Known asRachel Ashley Platten
Universities
  • Mason-Rice Elementary School
  • Buckingham Browne and Nichols high school and Trinity College
Birth PlaceNew York City, New York, U.S
Height165
GenderFemale
FatherPaul Platten
MotherPamela Platten
Net Worth$4 million as of Dec 20,2016
Sun SignTaurus
Born inNew York City, New York, U.S
Famous asSinger
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Who is Rachel Platten?

Rachel Ashley Platten is a famous American singer and songwriter who is currently signed to Columbia Records. She is best known for her singles ‘Fight Song’, ‘Better Place’ and ‘Stand by You’ as well as for her album ‘Wildfire’. Besides being an amazing singer, the talented lady also possesses a talent for songwriting. She wrote and sang the song ‘1000 Ships’ that became a huge hit and was listed on the Billboard Adult charts. Interested in music since childhood, the Emmy Award winner had never thought that she would be such a successful singer one day! Well, the mission of Platten is to connect people through her music. The American star believes that bringing people together is the most important thing one can do in their life. Coming to Platten’s popularity on social media, she is immensely popular on social networking sites like Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube. As of June 2017, the singer and songwriter has about 440k and 142k followers on Instagram and Twitter respectively. Besides this, she has over 949k subscribers on her YouTube channel.

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Career

Rachel Platten started showing interest in music from her childhood. At the age of five, she began learning classical piano. After this, she learnt guitar in high school. On completion of her graduation, she moved to Trinidad for internship at a record label and at a diplomat's office. While she was residing there, she got the opportunity to perform in a friend's band at the 2002 International Soca Monarch finals. After this, she moved on to pursue music full time. In 2003, the American singer released her debut studio album titled ‘Trust in Me’ which was followed by another album ‘Be Here’ in 2011.

Next, she released her self-written song ‘1,000 Ships’. This song debuted at # 24 on US Billboard Adult Top 40 chart. In 2015, Platten’s track ‘Fight Song’ from her album ‘Wildfire’ was released. This song generated double platinum sales in USA and it also peaked at #6 on US Billboard Hot 100 chart. It even became the official anthem for the presidential campaign of Hillary Clinton! The same year, the singer released her singles ‘Stand by You’ and ‘Better Place’ respectively.

Personal Life

Rachel Ashley Platten was born on May 20, 1981 in New York City, to parents Paul and Pamela Platten. She has a sister named Melanie. She attended Mason-Rice Elementary School followed by Buckingham Browne and Nichols high school. After this, she studied at Trinity College. There she became a part of an all-female a cappella group, Trinity College Trinitones. After graduating in 2003, she moved to Greenwich Village.

In the year 2012, Rachel Platten married Kevin Lazan. The American singer is also known for her benevolent nature and is associated with several charities, such as Musicians on Call, Music Unites, Ryan Seacrest Foundation and Live Below the Line.

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  • // 20th May 1981 To 2003
    Rachel Ashley Platten was born on May 20, 1981 in New York City, to parents Paul and Pamela Platten. She has a sister named Melanie. She attended Mason-Rice Elementary School followed by Buckingham Browne and Nichols high school. After this, she studied at Trinity College. There she became a part of an all-female a cappella group, Trinity College Trinitones. After graduating in 2003, she moved to Greenwich Village.
  • // 2012
    In the year 2012, Rachel Platten married Kevin Lazan. The American singer is also known for her benevolent nature and is associated with several charities, such as Musicians on Call, Music Unites, Ryan Seacrest Foundation and Live Below the Line.
  • // 2015
    Next, she released her self-written song ‘1,000 Ships’. This song debuted at # 24 on US Billboard Adult Top 40 chart. In 2015, Platten’s track ‘Fight Song’ from her album ‘Wildfire’ was released. This song generated double platinum sales in USA and it also peaked at #6 on US Billboard Hot 100 chart. It even became the official anthem for the presidential campaign of Hillary Clinton! The same year, the singer released her singles ‘Stand by You’ and ‘Better Place’ respectively.

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Rachel Platten's FAQ

  • What is Rachel Platten birthday?

    Rachel Platten was born at 1981-05-20

  • Where is Rachel Platten's birth place?

    Rachel Platten was born in New York City, New York, U.S

  • What is Rachel Platten nationalities?

    Rachel Platten's nationalities is American

  • Who is Rachel Platten spouses?

    Rachel Platten's spouses is Kevin Lazan

  • Who is Rachel Platten siblings?

    Rachel Platten's siblings is Melanie (sister)

  • What was Rachel Platten universities?

    Rachel Platten studied at Mason-Rice Elementary School, Buckingham Browne and Nichols high school and Trinity College

  • How tall is Rachel Platten?

    Rachel Platten's height is 165

  • Who is Rachel Platten's father?

    Rachel Platten's father is Paul Platten

  • Who is Rachel Platten's mother?

    Rachel Platten's mother is Pamela Platten

  • What is Rachel Platten's sun sign?

    Rachel Platten is Taurus

  • How famous is Rachel Platten?

    Rachel Platten is famouse as Singer

  • What is Rachel Platten's facebook?

    Rachel Platten's facebook is https://www.facebook.com/rachelplattenmusic/

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