Lindsey Stirling is an American violinist, dancer, and composer, known for her unique blend of classical music, electronic music, and dance. She was born on September 21, 1986, in Santa Ana, California, and grew up in Gilbert, Arizona.
Stirling began playing the violin at the age of five and started taking classical lessons when she was six. She initially pursued a career in music and attended Brigham Young University, where she studied music therapy. However, she later decided to pursue a career as a solo artist.
Stirling gained widespread attention in 2010 when she appeared on the fifth season of the reality competition show "America's Got Talent," where she was known as the "hip-hop violinist." Although she did not win the competition, she gained a large following on YouTube, where she posted videos of her playing the violin and dancing.
Stirling has released several albums, including her self-titled debut album in 2012, which reached number two on the US Billboard 200 chart. Her other albums include "Shatter Me" (2014), "Brave Enough" (2016), and "Artemis" (2019).
Stirling has won several awards, including the Billboard Music Award for Top Dance/Electronic Album in 2015 and the Streamy Award for Best Original Score in 2016. She is also known for her philanthropic work, including her support of several charities, such as the American Red Cross, the Humane Society, and the LDS Church's "Light the World" campaign.
