Amanda Shires Rank
About Amanda Shires
Amanda Shires is an American singer and songwriter who is also noted for her incredible ability in playing the fiddle. She became a member of Texas Playboys, a band which provided backing vocals and instrumentals for the late musician, Bob Wills, when she was just 15 years old. She later released her debut solo album, Being Brave, in 2005.
She came together with three other country singers, Brandi Carlile, Maren Morris and Natalie Hemby, to form the group known as The Highwomen in 2019.
Family Life
She was born to a mother who worked as a nurse and a father who was a wholesale nursery owner. They divorced when Shires was very young. Her father bought her first fiddle for her.
She got married to her fellow country musician, Jason Isbell, in February 2013. They have performed together in the group, Jason Isbell & the 400 Unit. Their daughter, Mercy Rose, was born in September 2015.
Achievements
The Texas Music magazine declared her Artist of the Year in 2012. Five years later, she received the Americana Music Honors & Awards’ Emerging Artist of the Year Award.
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F.A.Q. about Amanda Shires
When is her birthday?
Amanda Shires' birthday is on March 5, 1982.
In how many days is her birthday?
Amanda's birthday is in 342 days
How old is she?
She is 42 years old.
Where is Amanda from?
She was born in Lubbock, Texas, United States.