Lindsey Stirling

Lindsey Stirling is an American dancer, songwriter, violinist, TikTok star, and YouTube star.

She rose to global fame as she posts choreographed violin performances on YouTube, both in live and music video forms.

Career

Lindsey Stirling began to learn how to play violin when she was five years old.

When she was in high school, Lindsey joined a rock band named Stomp on Melvin and created her solo violin rock song. She later got the title of Arizona’s Junior Miss and America’s Junior Miss.

As she has been also interested in dancing, the violinist attended dancing class and incorporated dancing in her violin performances.

In 2010, Lindsey joined America’s Got Talent and became the quarter-finalist. She continued promoting herself on the internet by creating a YouTube channel named lindseystomp.

A videographer Devin Graham asked for collaboration and filmed her song Spontaneous Me in 2011.

Her channel rapidly grew and she has partnered with other artists, such as John Legend, Pentatonix, and Kurt Hugo Schneider.

Lindsey also won many awards throughout her career. They include Billboard Music Awards, Streamy Awards, and YouTube Awards.

Profile

Real Name: Lindsey Stirling
Stage Name: Lindsey Stirling
Nickname: Lindsey
Birthday: September 21, 1986
Birthplace: Santa Ana, California, United States
Zodiac sign: Virgo
Nationality: American
Religion: Mormon
Profession: Violinist, Songwriter, Dancer, YouTube Star, TikTok Star
Education: Recreation Management, BYU Marriott School of Management
Hobbies: Playing violin, sewing costumes
Facebook: @lindseystirlingmusic
X: @LindseyStirling
Threads: @lindseystirling
Instagram: @lindseystirling
TikTok: @lindseystirling
YouTube: Lindsey Stirling Official

Height, Weight, & Physical Appearances

Height: 161 cm (5’3″)
Weight: 51 kg (112 lbs)
Blood Type: –
Hair Color: Blonde
Eye Color: Brown
Body Measurements: 33-24-34 (Bust -33, Waist -24, and Hips -34 inches)
Shoe Size: 7 (US)
Dress Size: 2 (US)

Family

Father: Stephen Stirling
Mother: Diane Stirling
Brother: Vova Stirling
Sister: Brooke, Jennifer, and Marina Stirling

Boyfriend & Dating History

Devin Graham

They dated for a short time, beginning in 2012. Both attended the same church and university before.

He directed plenty of her music video at the start of her career. Their relationship started after the filming of Crystallize music video.

However, they split up in 2013. It wasn’t clear why they separated, but it seems that they ended it in good terms with each other.

Ryan Weed

She started dating Ryan around October 2016.

That being said just a year later in October 2017, she confirmed their breakup. She didn’t reveal the reason behind the separation.

Net Worth

It’s nearly impossible to know the exact number of her net worth as she hasn’t reveal it herself. However, multiple online sources estimate it to be between $5 million to $15 million.

YouTube

As cited from Social Blade, she estimatedly earns $4.4 thousand to $71.1 thousand monthly or equivalent to $53.3 thousand to $853.5 thousand annually.

Real Estate

She purchased a mansion in Hollywood Hills, Los Angeles, that reportedly costs $2.38 million in 2018.

Facts

During her performances, she uses various violins, including Yamaha SV-250 Silent Violin Pro, Luis, and Clark acoustic violin, and 1900s Ernst Heinrich Roth acoustic violin.
She also receives violins as gifts from their fans.
Lindsey has battled with anorexia and received treatments.
She has a celestial body which is named after her, called Asteroid 242516 Lindseystirling.
Her childhood is modest and her parents can only afford half violin lessons.
She attended Greenfield Junior High, then continued her study at Mesquite High School at the age of 16.
The violinist enrolled at Brigham Young University (BYU) in Utah and studied film making.
The woman also served as a missionary at a New York church.
In 2009, Lindsey moved back to BYU and continued studying.
She moved back in 2012 to Arizona.
Then she graduated from BYU in 2015.
Lindsey dated a filmmaker named Devin Graham after filming Crystallize.
She collaborated with Atlanta Music Project to sell shirts and provide music training for 50 children in October 2013.
Lindsey joined Cirque du Soleil to hold a show for World Water Day in March 2014.
In 2017, she held a donation during her tour for Toys for Tots.
The violinist started dating Ryan Weed for a year and a half and broke up in October 2017.
In December 2018, Lindsey performed for Ronald McDonald House Charities.
She participated in the virtual mental health awareness event, the 320 Festival in May 2020.
In 2020, the woman made a weekly podcast featuring other music artists.
Her ideal type…

Movies

A Fabled Holiday (2022), as herself
Lindsey Stirling: Brave Enough (2017), as herself
A Trip to Unicorn Island (YouTube ⏐ 2016), as herself
Breaking Through (2015), as Phelba

TV Series

America’s Got Talent (NBC ⏐ 2018), as herself
The Outpost (The CW ⏐ 2018), as Pock
Dancing with the Stars (Disney+ ⏐ 2017), as herself
Convos with My 2 Year Old (YouTube ⏐ 2016), as herself
Sing It! (YouTube ⏐ 2015), as Guest Judge
America’s Got Talent (NBC ⏐ 2010), as herself

Awards

2017 Billboard Music Awards – Top Dance/Electronic Album – Brave Enough
2016 Shorty Awards – Best YouTube Musician
2016 Streamy Awards – Best Cover Song – Hallelujah (original: Leonard Cohen)
2015 German Echo Music Awards – Best Crossover Act – Shatter Me
2015 YouTube Awards – Artist of the Year
2015 Billboard Music Awards – Top Dance/Electronic Album – Shatter Me
2014 Streamy Awards – Best Musical Artist
2014 German Echo Music Awards – Newcomer International – Lindsey Stirling (album)
2013 Streamy Awards – Best Choreography – Lindsey Stirling (album)
2013 YouTube Awards – Response of the Year – Radioactive (with Pentatonix)

Nominations

2019 Daytime Emmy Awards – Outstanding Musical Performance in a Daytime Program
2017 Billboard Music Awards – Top Dance/Electronic Artist
2016 Libera Awards – Video of the Year – Take Flight
2015 Streamy Awards – Best Original Song – Take Flight
2015 Streamy Awards – Best Collaboration (with Pentatonix)
2015 Teen Choice Awards – Choice Web Star: Music – Shatter Me
2014 Teen Choice Awards – Choice Web Star: Music – Shatter Me
2014 German Echo Music Awards – Best Crossover Act – Lindsey Stirling (album)
2014 Billboard Music Awards – Top Dance/Electronic Artist
2014 Billboard Music Awards – Top Dance/Electronic Album – Lindsey Stirling (album)

Quotes

“The only reason I am successful is because I have stayed true to myself.”

“You’ve got to have confidence in the very thing that makes you unique – then wait for the world to catch up.”

“Maybe my best isn’t as good as someone else’s, but for a lot of people, my best is enough. Most importantly, for me it’s enough.”

“I make art for the sake of art . . . and for my own selfish gratification, because I’m an artistic monster.”

“We can ALWAYS make a difference to someone, no matter what role we play.”

“If I break the glass, then I’ll have to fly, There’s no one to catch me if I take a dive. I’m scared of change, and the days stay the same, The world is spinning but only in gray.”

“I am so much happier when I am doing the things that make me me, and that’s living by my standards and doing the things I love, using my talents, however random they are, to share with other people.”

“Life is kind, and full of great moments, but I think the greatest moment of my life is always ahead of me. When I reach it, there will be another, greater moment to come.”

“Am I the best violinist in the world? No. Do I need to be the best to bring people joy? No.”

“By finding the courage to be ourselves, we gain the power to make a difference.”

“Happiness takes work, but it’s achievable for everyone.”