Lzzy Hale Biography: Husband, Parents, Age, Height, Net Worth, Songs, Children, Band, Albums

Biography

Lzzy Hale (born Elizabeth Mae Hale on October 10, 1983, in Red Lion, Pennsylvania) is a talented American singer, songwriter, and guitarist best known as the lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist of the Grammy-winning hard rock band Halestorm.

Formed in 1997 with her brother, Arejay Hale on drums, the band achieved mainstream success with albums like The Strange Case Of… (2012), featuring the hit “Love Bites (So Do I),” which earned them the 2013 Grammy for Best Hard Rock/Metal Performance.

A powerful mezzo-soprano with a four-octave range, Hale is celebrated for her dynamic stage presence and advocacy for mental health and LGBTQ+ rights.

She has also collaborated with artists such as Evanescence, Lindsey Stirling, and Machine Gun Kelly and has served as a guest vocalist for Trans-Siberian Orchestra.

American musician
Lzzy Hale
Wiki Facts & About Data
Real Name:	Elizabeth Mae Hale IV
Stage Name:	Lzzy Hale
Born:	10 October 1983 (age 42 years old)
Place of Birth:	Red Lion, Pennsylvania, United States
Nationality:	American
Education:	N/A
Height:	173 cm
Parents:	Roger Hale, Beth Hale
Siblings:	Arejay Hale
Spouse:	Not Married
Boyfriend • Partner:	Joe Hottinger (2003)
Children:	N/A
Occupation:	Musician • Guitarist
Net Worth:	$2 million (USD)

Early Life & Education

Lzzy Hale, born Elizabeth Mae “Lzzy” Hale IV on October 10, 1983, in Red Lion, Pennsylvania, is the fourth generation in her family to bear the name Elizabeth Mae.

She grew up in small-town Pennsylvania, initially just outside of Philadelphia, before her family relocated to a log cabin on a 20-acre farm along the Appalachian Trail when she was nine years old.

Life on the farm involved raising animals like sheep and chickens, which her family sold to fund musical equipment, teaching her early lessons about responsibility and the circle of life.

As a child, Hale was shy and struggled with anxiety, rarely speaking up—even remaining silent during a kindergarten fire safety drill where others shouted.

Her ethnicity is American, with likely European descent based on her family naming traditions and Pennsylvania roots. Regarding religion, Hale was raised in a semi-Christian household and began singing in a church choir around age nine, where her vocal talent was first noticed by the director.

However, she lost interest in organized religion by her early teens and has described herself as somewhat spiritual without adhering to traditional structures.

Hale‘s parents were supportive of her musical interests; her father, Roger Hale, a bus driver, gifted her a four-track recorder for songwriting, while her mother, Beth Hale, worked as a financial manager.

She has one sibling, a younger brother named Arejay Hale, who arrived when she was about 3 years old; she helped care for him from an early age and later co-founded the band Halestorm with him in 1997, when they were 13 and 10, respectively.

Details on her formal education are limited; no higher education is mentioned. Her early focus shifted to music after forming Halestorm as a teenager, and she performed her first show at a county fair talent competition.

Career

Lzzy Hale launched her professional music career at just 13 in 1997, when she and her younger brother, Arejay, formed the hard rock band Halestorm in Red Lion, Pennsylvania.

What began as a sibling duo writing original songs soon evolved into a full-fledged band with the addition of guitarist Joe Hottinger and bassist Josh Smith in 2003.

After self-releasing early projects like their debut EP Don’t Mess with the Time Man (1999) and a full-length independent album in 2000, Halestorm caught the attention of Atlantic Records, signing with the label in 2005—a turning point that set the stage for their national breakthrough.

Their self-titled debut album, Halestorm, arrived in 2009, propelled by the hit single “I Get Off,” which reached No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks and introduced Hale’s powerhouse vocals to the world.

The band’s 2012 follow-up, The Strange Case Of…, went gold-certified and earned Halestorm a Grammy Award for Best Hard Rock/Metal Performance for the explosive single “Love Bites (So Do I)”, making Lzzy Hale one of the few women to ever win in that category.

Over the next decade, Halestorm solidified their place in modern rock with a string of chart-topping albums—Into the Wild Life (2015), Vicious (2018), and Back from the Dead (2022)—each debuting in the Top 5 on Billboard’s Rock Albums chart. Their hit singles, including “Apocalyptic,” “Black Vultures,” and “Back from the Dead,” continued to dominate rock radio and streaming platforms, earning the band a loyal global following.

Outside of Halestorm, Hale has become a sought-after collaborator and performer, lending her voice to artists like Evanescence, Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Machine Gun Kelly, Lindsey Stirling, Daughtry, and Stone Sour.

In 2020, she made history as the first female Gibson Brand Ambassador, debuting her signature Gibson Lzzy Hale Explorer guitar. She has also stepped in as a guest vocalist for Skid Row and temporarily fronted Evanescence during select 2023 performances.

Beyond her music, Hale co-hosts “Raise Your Horns with Lzzy Hale” on SiriusXM’s Octane channel and is a passionate advocate for mental health, body positivity, and LGBTQ+ visibility, having come out as bisexual in 2014.

With more than 25 million streams, relentless touring, and headline performances at ShipRocked, WWE events, and major international festivals, Lzzy Hale continues to reign as one of the most powerful and influential frontwomen in modern hard rock.

Social Media

• Wikipedia: Lzzy Hale
• Instagram: LZZY HALE (@officiallzzyhale)
• Facebook: Lzzy Hale

Personal Life

Lzzy Hale, born Elizabeth Mae Hale IV on October 10, 1983, turned 42 years old.

She has never been married and has no history of marriages or divorces, with sources consistently noting her preference for long-term commitment without formal ties.

Hale has no children, a detail she has openly discussed in interviews, highlighting her focus on her career and relationship stability rather than starting a family.

Her height is approximately 5 feet 8 inches (173 cm), though she has mentioned slight variations in measurements, such as 5 feet 8.75 inches during a doctor’s visit.

Regarding her dating history, Hale has been in a committed, long-term relationship with Joe Hottinger, her fellow guitarist in Halestorm, since around 2003—marking over 22 years together.

The couple, who met shortly after Hottinger joined the band, share a home in Nashville, Tennessee, and have navigated their personal and professional lives together, emphasizing trust and honesty amid the demands of touring.

Hale publicly came out as bisexual in 2015 via Twitter, but no other romantic relationships are documented in public records or interviews, with sources confirming Hottinger as her sole known partner.

Their relationship has been described as on-and-off in earlier years, but has remained stable and supportive in recent updates.

Net Worth

Lzzy Hale‘s estimated net worth is approximately $2 million.

This figure primarily stems from her role as lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist in Halestorm, including album sales, extensive touring, merchandise sales, and endorsements such as her signature Gibson guitars.

Additional income comes from collaborations with artists such as Evanescence and Machine Gun Kelly, as well as from her Grammy-winning work.

Estimates vary slightly due to private finances, but her career longevity since co-founding the band in 1997 has solidified her financial standing in hard rock.

Discography

Halestorm Studio Albums

(Lead vocals, rhythm guitar, primary songwriter on all tracks)

• Halestorm (2009)
  • Debut major-label album  
  • Peaked at No. 40 on Billboard 200
• The Strange Case Of… (2012)
  • Gold-certified  
  • Won 2013 Grammy for Best Hard Rock/Metal Performance (“Love Bites (So Do I)”)
• Into the Wild Life (2015)
  • Debuted at No. 5 on Billboard 200  
  • Singles include “Apocalyptic” (No. 1 Mainstream Rock)
• Vicious (2018)
  • Debuted at No. 13 on Billboard 200  
  • Features “Uncomfortable” (Grammy-nominated)
• Back from the Dead (2022)
  • Debuted at No. 2 on Billboard Rock Albums  
  • Deluxe edition (2023) includes B-sides like “Mine”

Halestorm EPs and Live Releases

EPs  

• (Don’t Mess with the) Time Man (1999)
  • Self-released debut EP
• Hello, It’s Christmas (2006)
  • Holiday-themed EP

Cover EPs (ReAnimate Series)  

• ReAnimate 1.0 (2008)  
• ReAnimate 2.0: The Covers EP (2011)  
• ReAnimate 3.0: The Covers (2013)
  • Features covers like “Slave to the Grind,” “Ride the Lightning”

Live Album  

• Live in Philly! (2010)
  • Recorded from hometown show

Halestorm Key Singles

(Co-written and lead vocals; 11 Top 10 Mainstream Rock hits, 6 No. 1s)  

• “I Get Off” (2009)  
• “Love Bites (So Do I)” (2012) – Grammy winner  
• “Freak Like Me” (2012)  
• “Apocalyptic” (2015)  
• “Mayhem” (2015)  
• “Amen” (2016)  
• “Uncomfortable” (2018) – Grammy-nominated  
• “Black Vultures” (2018)  
• “Do Not Disturb” (2018)  
• “Back from the Dead” (2022)  
• “Wicked” (2022)

Collaborations & Guest Appearances

(Featured vocals and/or songwriting) Studio Collaborations  

• Shinedown – “Breaking Inside” (2010)  
• Black Stone Cherry – “Such a Shame,” “Won’t Let Go” (2011)  
• Adrenaline Mob – “Come Undone” (2012)  
• Device (David Draiman) – “Close My Eyes Forever” (2013) – Duet cover  
• Lindsey Stirling – “Shatter Me” (2014)  
• Seether – “Dangerous” (2020)  
• Evanescence – “Use My Voice” (2021)  
• The HU – “This Is Mongol (Warrior Souls)” (2022)  
• Daughtry – “World on Fire” (2023)  
• Apocalyptica – “Rise Again” (2023)  
• Ice Nine Kills – “The Cutter” (2023) – Bridge vocals  
• Ashley McBryde – “Terrible Things” (2023) – Acoustic duet

Live & Tour Collaborations  

• Trans-Siberian Orchestra – Guest vocalist (2017–2019 Winter Tour)  
• Stone Sour – “Do Me a Favor” (2013), “Through Glass” (2017)  
• Machine Gun Kelly – “Die With a Smile” (2022 tour)  
• Eric Church – Various songs (2023 tour)  
• Skid Row – Temporary lead vocalist (select 2023 shows)  
• Slash – “Out Ta Get Me” (Guns N’ Roses cover, 2013)

Other Projects & Contributions

Endorsements & Signature Gear  

• Gibson Lzzy Hale Explorer (2020) – First female Gibson Brand Ambassador  
• Epiphone & Kramer signature models  
• Kramer Lzzy Hale Voyager (2021)

Media & Broadcasting  

• “Raise Your Horns with Lzzy Hale” – Co-host on SiriusXM Octane  
• “Ask Lzzy” – Advice column for Revolver magazine  
• No Cover (TV show) – Judge (2020)

Initiatives & Ventures  

• #RaiseYourHorns – Mental health awareness campaign (2018–present)  
• Scissor Happy – Co-founded fashion label (2013)

Solo Performances  

• Occasional acoustic solo sets at festivals and charity events  
• No dedicated solo album or tour to date