Vanessa Carlton is an American singer-songwriter, born August 16, 1980, in Milford, Pennsylvania, to Heidi Lee and Edmund Carlton. Her mother is of Russian Jewish descent and her father has Scandinavian ancestry. She has two younger siblings; a sister named Gwen, and a brother named Edmund. She began playing the piano at the age of 2. Vanessa is best known for her debut single, A Thousand Miles, which managed to reach top 5 on Billboard Hot 100. Her debut album, “Be Not Nobody” went platinum. She has been married to John Joseph McCauley III since 2013. They have a daughter together.
Vanessa Carlton
Vanessa Carlton Personal Details:
Date Of Birth: 16 August 1980
Birth Place: Milford, Pennsylvania, USA
Residence: Nashville, Tennessee, USA
Birth Name: Vanessa Lee Carlton
Nickname: Vanessa
Zodiac Sign: Leo
Occupation: Singer, Songwriter
Nationality: American
Race/Ethnicity: White (Scandinavian, Ashkenazi Jewish)
Religion: Jewish
Hair Color: Light Brown
Eye Color: Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation: Bisexual
Vanessa Carlton Body Statistics:
Weight in Pounds: 125.66 lbs
Weight in Kilogram: 57 kg
Height in Feet: 5′ 6″
Height in Meters: 1.68 m
Body Build: Slim
Body Measurements: 33-27-35 in or 84-68-89 cm
Breast Size: 33 inches (84 cm)
Waist Size: 27 inches (68 cm)
Hips Size: 35 inches (89 cm)
Bra Size/Cup Size: 32A
Feet/Shoe Size: 7 (US)
Dress Size: 6 (US)
Vanessa Carlton Family Details:
Father: Edmund Carlton (Pilot)
Mother: Heidi Lee (Pianist and school music teacher)
Spouse: John Joseph McCauley III (m. 2013)
Children: Sidney Aoibheann Carlton-McCauley (Daughter)
Siblings: Gwen Carlton (Younger Sister), Edmund Carlton (Younger Brother)
Vanessa Carlton Education:
High school: Professional Children’s School
College: Columbia University (2005)
*She enrolled at the School of American Ballet.
Musical Career:
Genres: Pop, Pop rock
Instruments: Vocals, Piano, Keyboards, Tambourine
Labels: A&M, The Inc., Razor & Tie, Victor Music, Dine Alone, Records
Albums: Be Not Nobody, Harmonium, Heroes & Thieves, Rabbits on the Run, Liberman
Vanessa Carlton Favorite Things:
Favorite Food: Chicken parmigiana
Favorite Eye Shadow: Kevyn Aucoin Beauty Essential Eye Shadows
Favorite Lipstick: Long Wear Lip Color in Exquisite
Favorite Face Cream: Ling Skin Care
Favorite Hair Product: Dr. Hauschka Skin Care Neem Hair Lotion
Vanessa Carlton Facts:
*She writes her own songs, and plays both the piano and guitar.
*She started playing the piano at the age of 2.
*Her first album, Be Not Nobody, was released in 2002.
*She has been nominated for three Grammy Awards, among other prestigious awards.
*She initially wanted to become a professional ballet dancer. However, in her teens, she decided to go for a music career.
*She enjoys running and Yoga.
*Follow her on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, Myspace, and Instagram.