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Melissa Etheridge

Grammy Award-Winning Singer-Songwriter, LGBTQ+ Activist & Breast Cancer Survivor

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Melissa Etheridge Biography

Melissa Etheridge is a Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter, LGBTQ+ activist and breast cancer survivor. Etheridge, who came out as lesbian in 1993, is known for having a raspy voice and confessional lyrics in her folk-rock music.

Her self-titled debut album "Melissa Etheridge" was released in 1988 and became an underground success. The album peaked at No. 22 on the Billboard 200, and its lead single, "Bring Me Some Water", garnered Etheridge her first Grammy Award nomination for Best Rock Vocal Performance, Female. In 1993, Etheridge won her first Grammy award for her single "Ain't It Heavy" from her third album, "Never Enough."

Later that year, she released what would become her mainstream breakthrough album, "Yes I Am." Its tracks "I'm the Only One" and "Come to My Window" both reached the top 30 in the United States, and the latter earned Etheridge her second Grammy award. "Yes I Am" peaked at No. 15 on the Billboard 200, and spent 138 weeks on the chart, earning a RIAA certification of 6× Platinum.

In October 2004, Etheridge was diagnosed with breast cancer, and underwent surgery and chemotherapy. At the 2005 Grammy Awards, she made a return to the stage and, while bald from chemotherapy, performed a tribute to Janis Joplin with the song "Piece of My Heart". Etheridge's performance, which was widely lauded, inspired India.Arie to write "I Am Not My Hair.”

Etheridge has advocated for cannabis legalization (with common-sense regulations in place), due to her experiences using it while undergoing chemotherapy for breast cancer.

In 2011, Etheridge received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. In 2019, Etheridge released her fourteenth studio album, The Medicine Show. The first single from that album was "Faded by Design."

In May of 2020, Etheridge announced that her son Beckett had tragically died at the young age of 21 from causes related to his opioid addiction.

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  • The Creative Process

  • Personal Battle with Breast Cancer

  • Diversity & LGBT Issues

  • Women's Empowerment

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  • How do I book Melissa Etheridge to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Melissa Etheridge for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Melissa Etheridge, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Melissa Etheridge or any other speaker of your choice.
  • What are the speaker fees for Melissa Etheridge

    Speaking fees for Melissa Etheridge, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Melissa Etheridge are $100,000 - $200,000 for live events and $50,000 - $100,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Melissa Etheridge, click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Melissa Etheridge speak about?

    Melissa Etheridge is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Cancer Speakers, LGBTQ, Virtual Speakers.
  • Where does Melissa Etheridge travel from?

    Melissa Etheridge generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA, but can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. For more details, please contact an AAE Booking agent.
  • Who is Melissa Etheridge’s agent?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Melissa Etheridge for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Melissa Etheridge for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Melissa Etheridge or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best, unbiased speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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Grammy Award-Winning Singer-Songwriter, LGBTQ+ Activist & Breast Cancer Survivor

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Melissa Etheridge Biography

Melissa Etheridge is a Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter, LGBTQ+ activist and breast cancer survivor. Etheridge, who came out as lesbian in 1993, is known for having a raspy voice and confessional lyrics in her folk-rock music.

Her self-titled debut album "Melissa Etheridge" was released in 1988 and became an underground success. The album peaked at No. 22 on the Billboard 200, and its lead single, "Bring Me Some Water", garnered Etheridge her first Grammy Award nomination for Best Rock Vocal Performance, Female. In 1993, Etheridge won her first Grammy award for her single "Ain't It Heavy" from her third album, "Never Enough."

Later that year, she released what would become her mainstream breakthrough album, "Yes I Am." Its tracks "I'm the Only One" and "Come to My Window" both reached the top 30 in the United States, and the latter earned Etheridge her second Grammy award. "Yes I Am" peaked at No. 15 on the Billboard 200, and spent 138 weeks on the chart, earning a RIAA certification of 6× Platinum.

In October 2004, Etheridge was diagnosed with breast cancer, and underwent surgery and chemotherapy. At the 2005 Grammy Awards, she made a return to the stage and, while bald from chemotherapy, performed a tribute to Janis Joplin with the song "Piece of My Heart". Etheridge's performance, which was widely lauded, inspired India.Arie to write "I Am Not My Hair.”

Etheridge has advocated for cannabis legalization (with common-sense regulations in place), due to her experiences using it while undergoing chemotherapy for breast cancer.

In 2011, Etheridge received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. In 2019, Etheridge released her fourteenth studio album, The Medicine Show. The first single from that album was "Faded by Design."

In May of 2020, Etheridge announced that her son Beckett had tragically died at the young age of 21 from causes related to his opioid addiction.

Melissa Etheridge Speaking Topics

  • The Creative Process

  • Personal Battle with Breast Cancer

  • Diversity & LGBT Issues

  • Women's Empowerment

Melissa Etheridge Videos

  • For The Last Time - Melissa Etheridge (Official Video) - YouTube
    Stream + Download "One Way Out" Now: https://MelissaEtheridge.lnk.to/onewayoutSign up for EtheridgeTV's monthly subscription: ...
  • Melissa Etheridge opens up about son's death and what she's doing ...

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  • How do I book Melissa Etheridge to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Melissa Etheridge for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Melissa Etheridge, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Melissa Etheridge or any other speaker of your choice.
  • What are the speaker fees for Melissa Etheridge

    Speaking fees for Melissa Etheridge, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Melissa Etheridge are $100,000 - $200,000 for live events and $50,000 - $100,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Melissa Etheridge, click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Melissa Etheridge speak about?

    Melissa Etheridge is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Cancer Speakers, LGBTQ, Virtual Speakers.
  • Where does Melissa Etheridge travel from?

    Melissa Etheridge generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA, but can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. For more details, please contact an AAE Booking agent.
  • Who is Melissa Etheridge’s agent?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Melissa Etheridge for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Melissa Etheridge for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Melissa Etheridge or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best, unbiased speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.

Melissa Etheridge is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as The Creative Process, Personal Battle with Breast Cancer, Diversity & LGBT Issues and Women's Empowerment. The estimated speaking fee range to book Melissa Etheridge for your event is $100,000 - $200,000. Melissa Etheridge generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Wanda Sykes, Hayley Kiyoko, Rita Wilson, Brandi Carlile and Andy Cohen. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Melissa Etheridge for an upcoming live or virtual event.

Melissa Etheridge Speaking Topics

  • The Creative Process

  • Personal Battle with Breast Cancer

  • Diversity & LGBT Issues

  • Women's Empowerment

Melissa Etheridge Speaker Videos

  • For The Last Time - Melissa Etheridge (Official Video) - YouTube
    Stream + Download "One Way Out" Now: https://MelissaEtheridge.lnk.to/onewayoutSign up for EtheridgeTV's monthly subscription: ...
    Melissa Etheridge opens up about son's death and what she's doing ...

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This website is a resource for event professionals and strives to provide the most comprehensive catalog of thought leaders and industry experts to consider for speaking engagements. A listing or profile on this website does not imply an agency affiliation or endorsement by the talent.

All American Entertainment (AAE) exclusively represents the interests of talent buyers, and does not claim to be the agency or management for any speaker or artist on this site. AAE is a talent booking agency for paid events only. We do not handle requests for donation of time or media requests for interviews, and cannot provide celebrity contact information.

If you are the talent and wish to request a profile update or removal from our online directory, please submit a profile request form.

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