Natalie Merchant Quick Info | |
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Height | 5 ft 1 in |
Weight | 59 kg |
Date of Birth | October 26, 1963 |
Zodiac Sign | Scorpio |
Eye Color | Hazel |
Natalie Merchant is an American singer and lyricist who was the lead singer and songwriter for the folk-rock band 10,000 Maniacs from 1981 to 1993. She left the group in 1993 to embark on a solo career and has released numerous studio albums since then. Natalie is also a philanthropist and has donated for several women’s and children’s causes.
Born Name
Natalie Anne Merchant
Nick Name
Whirling Dervish, Gnat

Sun Sign
Scorpio
Born Place
Jamestown, New York, United States
Residence
New York, United States
Nationality
Education
Natalie dropped out of high school at the age of 16 and attended Jamestown Community College of The State University of New York, where she attained an Associate’s degree.
Occupation
Singer, Songwriter
Family
- Father – Anthony Merchant (Jazz Musician)
- Mother – Anne Meyer Merchant (Shop Owner)
- Siblings – Jude Merchant (Younger Brother) (Serviceman), Bernadette Merchant (Older Sister), Christopher Anthony Merchant (Older Brother)
Manager
She is represented by –
- Scott Morris, Booking Agent, Creative Artist Agency, Los Angeles, California, United States
- Tim Fox, Booking Agent, Columbia Artists Management Inc., New York City, New York, United States
- Melissa Cusick and Matthew Rankin, Publicist, Nonesuch Records, Burbank, California, United States
Genre
Alternative Rock, Pop, Americana, Folk
Instruments
Vocals, Keyboard, Piano
Labels
- Elektra Records
- Myth America Records
- Nonesuch/Elektra Records
Build
Average
Height
5 ft 1 in or 155 cm
Weight
59 kg or 130 lbs
Boyfriend / Spouse
Natalie has dated –

Race / Ethnicity
Caucasian
She is of Italian ancestry on her father’s side and of Irish ancestry on her mother’s side.
Hair Color
Gray
Eye Color
Hazel
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Long, straight hair
- Stocky frame
- Charming smile
- Deep, enchanting voice

Religion
Agnostic Atheism
Natalie Merchant Favorite Things
- Travel Destinations – Malaga, Hawaii
- City – Kyoto
- Artist – Leonardo da Vinci
Source – IMDb

Natalie Merchant Facts
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