Natalie Merchant

Natalie Merchant
Merchant performing in 2017
Background information
Birth nameNatalie Anne Merchant
Born (1963-10-26) October 26, 1963 (age 61)
Jamestown, New York, U.S.
Genres
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • piano
Years active1981–present
Labels
Formerly of10,000 Maniacs
Spouse
Daniel de la Calle
(m. 2003; div. 2012)
WebsiteOfficial website

Natalie Anne Merchant (born October 26, 1963) is an American singer-songwriter.[2] She joined the band 10,000 Maniacs in 1981 and was lead vocalist and primary lyricist for the group. She remained with the group for their first seven albums before leaving to begin her solo career in 1993. She has since released nine studio albums as a solo artist.

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