Taylor Goldsmith Biography: Albums, Age, Net Worth, Wikipedia, Height, Awards, Wife, Children, Parents, Family

Taylor Dawes Goldsmith is an American singer-songwriter, guitarist, and producer, best known as the frontman and primary songwriter of the folk rock band Dawes.

Raised in Southern California, he co-founded Simon Dawes in 2002 before forming Dawes in 2009 with his brother Griffin Goldsmith.

Known for a Laurel Canyon-inspired sound, Goldsmith has also performed with Middle Brother and The New Basement Tapes, collaborating with artists like Marcus Mumford and Elvis Costello.

Beyond performing, he has worked as a producer and session musician for acts including Jackson Browne, John Fogerty, and his wife, Mandy Moore.

Profile

• Full Name: Taylor Dawes Goldsmith
• Stage Name: Taylor Goldsmith
• Born: 16 August 1985
• Age: 39 years old
• Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States
• Nationality: American
• Occupation: American singer-songwriter, guitarist, and producer
• Height: 1.75 m
• Parents: Lenny Goldsmith and Kathy Goldsmith
• Siblings: Griffin Goldsmith
• Spouse: Mandy Moore (m. 2018)
• Children: August “Gus” Harrison, Oscar “Ozzie” Bennett, Louise Everett Goldsmith
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $11 million

Early Life And Education

Taylor Dawes Goldsmith was born on August 16, 1985, in Los Angeles, California.

He is the son of Lenny and Kathy Goldsmith.

His father, Lenny, was a musician who notably toured as the lead singer of Tower of Power in the 1980s.

Taylor has a younger brother, Griffin Goldsmith.

He attended Malibu High School in California and is of Jewish ethnicity, practicing Judaism.

Career

Taylor Goldsmith began his music career in 2002 by co-founding the post-punk band Simon Dawes with high school classmate Blake Mills.

After releasing their debut album Carnivore in 2006, the band disbanded in 2007 following Mills’ departure.

In 2009, Goldsmith shifted his focus and formed the folk rock band Dawes alongside former Simon Dawes members Wylie Gelber, his brother Griffin Goldsmith, and keyboardist Tay Strathairn.

Dawes’ debut album North Hills marked a stylistic turn toward Laurel Canyon-inspired folk rock, earning comparisons to classic acts like Crosby, Stills, and Nash.

As Dawes evolved, so did its lineup, though Goldsmith remained its creative core—serving as lead vocalist, guitarist, and principal songwriter.

His lyrics, steeped in Americana themes, helped the band garner critical acclaim and a dedicated following.

Albums such as Good Luck With Whatever (2020) and Misadventures of Doomscroller (2022) expanded their sonic range, incorporating elements of prog rock and fusion.

Dawes also gained recognition for their compelling live performances, including a record-setting 10-minute single-song TV performance in 2022.

Beyond Dawes, Goldsmith engaged in various side projects, including Middle Brother and The New Basement Tapes, collaborating with artists like Marcus Mumford and Elvis Costello.

He has also worked as a producer and session musician for artists such as Jackson Browne and his wife, Mandy Moore.

In early 2025, Goldsmith faced a major setback when the Eaton Fire in Altadena, California, destroyed the band’s studio and much of their gear.

Despite this, Dawes continued to press forward, releasing their latest album Oh Brother in October 2024 and maintaining their presence in the folk rock landscape.

Social Media

Instagram handle: @taylordawesgoldsmith

Personal Life

Taylor Goldsmith is married to actress and singer Mandy Moore.

The couple became engaged in September 2017 and were married in November 2018.

They have three children together: sons August “Gus” Harrison (born February 2021) and Oscar “Ozzie” Bennett (born October 2022), and a daughter, Louise Everett Goldsmith, born in September 2024.

Filmography

With Dawes (Studio Albums):

• North Hills (2009)
• Nothing Is Wrong (2011)
• Stories Don’t End (2013)
• All Your Favorite Bands (2015)
• We’re All Gonna Die (2016)
• Passwords (2018)
• Good Luck with Whatever (2020)
• Misadventures of Doomscroller (2022)
• Oh Brother (2024)

Live Albums and EPs (Dawes):

• We’re All Gonna Live (2017)
• Live from Richmond, VA (2021)
• Stripped Down at Grimey’s (EP, 2018)
• Feed the Fire (EP, 2020)

Singles (Dawes):

• “Time Spent in Los Angeles”
• “If I Wanted Someone”
• “From a Window Seat”
• “Things Happen”
• “When the Tequila Runs Out”
• “Who Do You Think You’re Talking To?”
• “House Parties”
• “Still Strangers Sometimes”
• “Surprise!”

Net Worth

Taylor Goldsmith has an estimated net worth of $11 million, primarily earned through his work as the lead singer, guitarist, and songwriter for Dawes, along with income from touring, producing, and collaborations with other artists.