Liz Huett

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Liz Huett
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Background information
Birth nameElizabeth Huett
Born (1987-05-27) May 27, 1987 (age 37)
Riverside, California, U.S.
Genres Pop
Occupation
  • Singer
Years active1998–present
Labels Interscope
Formerly ofThe Agency

Elizabeth "Liz" Huett (born May 27, 1987) is a musician and actress, most known for being Taylor Swift's former background singer.

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Early life

As a baby, Huett was in foster care and then, adopted by her parents. She grew up in Riverside, California, where she developed a passion for acting. Huett participated in theatre at her school. She acted in commercials for various companies, and on the Nickelodeon show, The Brothers Garcia . In high school, she decided against continuing an acting career, and became interested in music. A year after graduating, Huett moved to Nashville, Tennessee to pursue her music career. [1]

Music career

Huett and Swift performing together in Paris in 2011. Taylor Swift 10 - Live in Paris - 2011.jpg
Huett and Swift performing together in Paris in 2011.

Vocals for Taylor Swift

Huett originally met Swift in a meet and greet line as a fan. [2] In 2006, at the Brandin’ Iron in San Bernardino, Swift advised Huett to move to Nashville to build her music career. [3] [4] Huett toured with Swift for three and a half years during Swift's Speak Now and Fearless years. [5] She was considered by Swift to be a best friend during that time, and shared a dressing room with her. [6] [7] Huett joined Swift and her band on stage in 2009 when she won Entertainer of the Year at the CMA Awards. [8]

Solo career

In 2015, Huett signed to Interscope Records, and recorded a solo EP, but abandoned the project after feeling her music was not quite right or ready to be released. [9] In 2017, Huett released her first single, "STFU & Hold Me", which Billboard wrote, "combined a love for radio-friendly pop with country vibes from her time cutting her teeth in Nashville." [10] In 2019, she released the track, "That's What You Get", and Earmilk wrote, " Huett has a soft, warm feeling to her voice, so that even when she’s at her most vulnerable, it feels so comforting." [11]

Discography

As primary artist

Singles
TitleYearReference
Permission2023 [12]
If You Only Knew2022 [13]
Miss It Now (For Sarah)2021 [14]
Always You2021 [15]
There Goes My Heart2021 [16]
Far Away from Here2020 [17]
That's What You Get2019 [11]
Nothing Personal2019 [18]
Put Me Back Together2019 [19]
Responsible2018 [10]
Don't LV U Anymore2018 [20]
You Don't Know How It Feels2018 [21]
H8U2017 [22]
STFU & Hold Me - Acoustic2017 [23]
STFU & Hold Me2017 [24]
Huett and Swift performing together in Australia in 2012. Taylor Swift (6966884037).jpg
Huett and Swift performing together in Australia in 2012.

As supporting artist

Albums
TitleArtistYearReference
Speak Now (Taylor's Version) Taylor Swift2023 [25]
Red (Taylor's Version) Taylor Swift2021 [26]
Slow Me Down Sara Evans 2014 [27]
Simple Life Megan and Liz 2014 [28]
Red Taylor Swift2012 [29]
Speak Now World Tour – Live Taylor Swift2011 [30]
Speak Now Taylor Swift2010 [9]

Filmography

TitleDateReference
Star Force Soldier 1998 [31]
Last Chance1999 [32]
Social Misfits2001 [33]
Black Scorpion 2001 [34]
The Brothers Garcia 2002 [35]
P.O.V.: The Camera's Eye2003 [36]
Just Another Day in the Neighborhood2004 [37]
Dance War: Bruno vs. Carrie Ann 2008 [38]

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