Amy Lee has an estimated net worth of $12 million

About Amy Lee

Amy Lynn Lee, born on 13th December 1981 in Riverside, California USA, is a renowned singer, co-founder, and lead vocalist of the gothic rock band Evanescence. Her musical influences range from classical composers like Mozart to contemporary artists such as Björk, Danny Elfman, Tori Amos, and Plumb. Lee has been an active figure in the entertainment industry since 1995.

Her wealth, primarily stemming from her music career, is estimated to be over $12 million as of the beginning of 2018.

Amy Lee’s Path to Success

Lee was raised in a highly musical environment – her father, John Lee, was a member of a band called The Hard Luck Band, and her family moved frequently due to her father’s work in radio. Tragically, at the age of six, Lee’s younger sister passed away, leading her to dedicate two of her songs – “Hello” and “Like You” – to her memory.

Lee co-founded the band Evanescence with Ben Moody, and their collaboration began after meeting at a youth camp where Lee performed a rendition of “I’d Do Anything for Love (but I Will not Do That)” by Meat Loaf. They recorded two EPs – “Evanescence” (1998) and “Sound Asleep” (1999) – before releasing their first album “Origin” in 2000 with the help of an independent label. Subsequently, they signed with Wind Up Records, and their debut album “Fallen” (2003) sold more than 17 million copies worldwide. The album’s singles, including “My Immortal”, “Going Under”, and “Bring Me To Life” achieved global success. In 2003, Lee also won two Grammy Awards.

Despite numerous lineup changes, Lee remains the sole original member of Evanescence, and the band released the album “The Open Door” in 2006. After a break to focus on personal matters, the band returned in 2011 with the release of the eponymous album. In 2014, Lee pursued legal action against Wind-up Records for unpaid copyright claims, ultimately leading to the termination of their record deal.

Further showcasing her creative prowess, Lee released an English cover of Francesca Michielin’s “L’amore esiste” in collaboration with producer Guy Sigsworth and contributed to the song “Speak to Me”, featured in the film “Voice from the Stone” (2017).

On the personal front, Lee married therapist Josh Hartzler in 2007, and they have one child.