Amy Shark Biography: Net Worth, Age, Height, Husband, Songs, Albums, Awards, Parents

Amy Shark is an Australian indie pop singer-songwriter and producer who rose to prominence with her 2016 single “Adore,” which reached number two on the Triple J Hottest 100 list.

Her clear emotive vocals, songwriting, and perseverance after years of struggle built her reputation in Australia and beyond.

Over time she released successful albums such as Love Monster and Cry Forever, earned multiple ARIA Awards, and taken roles in broader media like being a judge on Australian Idol.

Profile

• Full name: Amy Louise Billings
• Nickname: Amy Cushway, Little Sleeper, Amy Shark
• Date of birth: 14 May 1986
• Age: 39 years old
• Gender: Female
• Place of birth: Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
• State of origin: Queensland
• Nationality: Australian
• Profession: Singer, songwriter, guitarist, producer
• Height: 5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
• Weight: 59 kg (130 lbs)
• Eye color: Light brown
• Hair color: Dark brown
• Parents: Mother: Robyn; Birth father: separated very early; Stepfather: David Cushway
• Siblings: One younger half-sibling, Mitch, six years younger
• Spouse: Shane Billings (married 11 May 2013)
• Children: N/A
• Relationship status: Married to Shane Billings
• Ethnicity: Hungarian and English descent
• Net worth: $16 million

Early Life and Education

Amy Louise Billings is now 39 years old, born on 14 May 1986 in the Gold Coast in Queensland, Australia. Her mother Robyn remarried when Amy was young; her birth father separated from the family early.

Amy was raised by her mother and her stepfather David Cushway. She has a younger half-sibling named Mitch, who is six years younger. Her family background includes Hungarian and English heritage.

She attended Southport State High School during her teenage years, where she studied film, participated in theatre, and played guitar in an all-female punk band. After high school she entered the workforce before her music career took off; she worked as a video editor for the Gold Coast Titans.

Personal Life

Amy met Shane Billings in 2007, a New Zealand-born Gold Coast resident, and they began a long-term relationship. They married on 11 May 2013.

Shane Billings has also worked as her manager or business partner in managing her music career. She has no children.

Her relationship with her birth father has been distant; she has not spoken to him for many years, aside from a few emailed or online correspondences after becoming more successful.

Career

Amy Shark‘s music journey took many years before mainstream success. Early on she performed under other names including Amy Cushway and Little Sleeper, joined punk bands in high school, played cover gigs, and worked to fund studio time.

The breakthrough came with her single “Adore” in 2016, which gained significant radio play, did well in online streaming, and was voted number two in Triple J’s Hottest 100 for 2016.

Her debut studio album Love Monster was released in July 2018. It debuted at number one on the ARIA Albums Chart and won multiple ARIA Awards: Album of the Year, Best Female Artist, and Best Pop Release.

She followed with the album Cry Forever in 2021, and in 2024 released Sunday Sadness.

Aside from her albums, she has earned critical acclaim and commercial success with singles like “I Said Hi,” “Mess Her Up,” “Everybody Rise,” and collaborations, as well as being known for her honest, often autobiographical lyrics.

She also joined the judging panel of Australian Idol starting in 2022-2023, expanding her role in the wider music industry.

Awards

ARIA Awards

• Album of the Year (Love Monster, 2018)
• Best Female Artist (Love Monster, 2018)
• Best Pop Release (Love Monster, 2018)

Net Worth

Amy Shark‘s net worth is estimated around USD 16 million. She has generated income from streaming, album sales, live performances, songwriting royalties, and related music business activities. Her engagement as a judge on Australian Idol and her tours also contribute.

Social Media

• Instagram: @amyshark
• X (formerly Twitter): @amyshark
• YouTube: Amy Shark
• TikTok: @amyshark

Discography

• It’s a Happy City (2012)
• Love Monster (2018)
• Cry Forever (2021)
• Sunday Sadness (2024)
• I Thought of You Out Loud (2008)
• Love’s Not Anorexic (2009)
• Broadway Gossip (2010)
• Nelson (2014)
• Night Thinker (2017)