Liz Huett
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Background information | |
Birth name | Elizabeth Huett |
Born | Riverside, California, U.S. | May 27, 1987
Genres | Pop |
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Years active | 1998–present |
Labels | Interscope |
Formerly of | The Agency |
Elizabeth "Liz" Huett (born May 27, 1987) is a musician and actress, most known for being Taylor Swift's former background singer.
Early life
[edit]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
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Vocals for Taylor Swift
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]As primary artist
[edit]Title | Year | Reference |
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Permission | 2023 | [12] |
If You Only Knew | 2022 | [13] |
Miss It Now (For Sarah) | 2021 | [14] |
Always You | 2021 | [15] |
There Goes My Heart | 2021 | [16] |
Far Away from Here | 2020 | [17] |
That's What You Get | 2019 | [11] |
Nothing Personal | 2019 | [18] |
Put Me Back Together | 2019 | [19] |
Responsible | 2018 | [10] |
Don't LV U Anymore | 2018 | [20] |
You Don't Know How It Feels | 2018 | [21] |
H8U | 2017 | [22] |
STFU & Hold Me - Acoustic | 2017 | [23] |
STFU & Hold Me | 2017 | [24] |
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/a2/Taylor_Swift_%286966884037%29.jpg/134px-Taylor_Swift_%286966884037%29.jpg)
As supporting artist
[edit]Title | Artist | Year | Reference |
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Speak Now (Taylor's Version) | Taylor Swift | 2023 | [25] |
Red (Taylor's Version) | Taylor Swift | 2021 | [26] |
Slow Me Down | Sara Evans | 2014 | [27] |
Simple Life | Megan and Liz | 2014 | [28] |
Red | Taylor Swift | 2012 | [29] |
Speak Now World Tour – Live | Taylor Swift | 2011 | [30] |
Speak Now | Taylor Swift | 2010 | [9] |
Filmography
[edit]Title | Date | Reference |
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Star Force Soldier | 1998 | [31] |
Last Chance | 1999 | [32] |
Social Misfits | 2001 | [33] |
Black Scorpion | 2001 | [34] |
The Brothers Garcia | 2002 | [35] |
P.O.V.: The Camera's Eye | 2003 | [36] |
Just Another Day in the Neighborhood | 2004 | [37] |
Dance War: Bruno vs. Carrie Ann | 2008 | [38] |
References
[edit]- ^ "Introducing Liz Huett: SoCal singer-songwriter driven by a bigger mission". RIFF Magazine. 2018-08-22. Archived from the original on 2023-06-20. Retrieved 2023-06-20.
- ^ "Tonight at Pepsi Center: Taylor Swift's success built on sincerity". The Denver Post. 2010-04-05. Archived from the original on 2023-06-20. Retrieved 2023-06-20.
- ^ "TEMECULA: Riverside native Elizabeth Huett to headline country music festival". Press Enterprise. 2015-08-02. Archived from the original on 2023-06-20. Retrieved 2023-06-20.
- ^ "News Update: Elizabeth Huett plays in Southern California this Friday, August 7!". The Swift Agency. 2015-08-04. Archived from the original on 2023-06-20. Retrieved 2023-06-20.
- ^ Farley, Rebecca. "The Drop: Get Petty With Liz Huett's "H8U"". Refinery29. Archived from the original on 2023-06-20. Retrieved 2023-06-20.
- ^ Taylor Swift Liz & Caitlin On The Road Fearless World Tour, 13 September 2017, archived from the original on 2023-06-20, retrieved 2023-06-20
- ^ Cutter, Kimberly (2010-06-02). "Taylor Swift's Rise to America's Sweetheart". Marie Claire Magazine. Archived from the original on 2023-06-20. Retrieved 2023-06-20.
- ^ Spencer, Liv (2013). Taylor Swift: The Platinum Edition. ECW Press. p. 83. ISBN 978-1770411517.
- ^ a b "Liz Huett Premieres New Song "H8U"". pm studio world wide news (in Japanese). Archived from the original on 2023-06-20. Retrieved 2023-06-20.
- ^ a b Whittum, Connor (2018-06-29). "Liz Huett's Rowdy Party Anthem 'Responsible' Is Perfect for Summer". Billboard. Archived from the original on 2023-06-20. Retrieved 2023-06-20.
- ^ a b Treadgold, Emily (2019-12-06). "Liz Huett can be a little self-destructive". EARMILK. Archived from the original on 2023-06-20. Retrieved 2023-06-20.
- ^ "Permission". Tidal. 9 June 2023. Archived from the original on 2023-06-20.
- ^ "If You Only Knew". Tidal. 7 October 2022. Archived from the original on 2023-06-20.
- ^ "Miss It Now (For Sarah): Liz Huett's latest single is out". The Swift Agency. 2021-04-03. Archived from the original on 2023-06-20. Retrieved 2023-06-20.
- ^ "Always You". Tidal. 26 February 2021. Archived from the original on 2023-06-20.
- ^ "Review Corner: Liz Huett's There Goes My Heart". The Swift Agency. 2021-02-03. Archived from the original on 2023-06-20. Retrieved 2023-06-20.
- ^ "Far Away from Here: Liz Huett's new video premiere!". The Swift Agency. 2020-04-18. Archived from the original on 2023-06-20. Retrieved 2023-06-20.
- ^ "Review Corner: Liz Huett's Nothing Personal". The Swift Agency. 2019-05-04. Archived from the original on 2023-06-20. Retrieved 2023-06-20.
- ^ Rowley, Glenn (2019-02-14). "Liz Huett Releases Stripped Down Cover of Cheat Codes' 'Put Me Back Together': Premiere". Billboard. Archived from the original on 2023-06-20. Retrieved 2023-06-20.
- ^ "Review Corner: Liz Huett Don't LV U Anymore". The Swift Agency. 2018-04-08. Archived from the original on 2023-06-20. Retrieved 2023-06-20.
- ^ "Liz Huett". 360 MAGAZINE - GREEN | DESIGN | POP | NEWS. 2018-01-19. Archived from the original on 2023-06-20. Retrieved 2023-06-20.
- ^ Kaplan, Ilana (2017-10-27). "Liz Huett Used to Sing Backup for Taylor Swift, But Now She's Making Her Own Moves". Billboard. Archived from the original on 2023-06-20. Retrieved 2023-06-20.
- ^ "STFU & Hold Me (Acoustic)". Tidal. 11 August 2017. Archived from the original on 2023-06-20.
- ^ "One To Watch: Liz Huett's "STFU & Hold Me" Video". idolator. 2017-09-12. Archived from the original on 2023-07-02. Retrieved 2023-06-20.
- ^ Speak Now (Taylor's Version), 6 July 2023, retrieved 2023-07-07
- ^ "Red (Taylor's Version) is out! All Too Well, The Short Film". The Swift Agency. 2021-11-13. Archived from the original on 2023-06-20. Retrieved 2023-06-20.
- ^ "Sara Evans Releases Put My Heart Down Video". Anti Music. Archived from the original on 2023-06-20. Retrieved 2023-06-20.
- ^ "Megan & Liz Break Silence With New EP and Canceled Full Length". Contact Music. 2014-05-07. Archived from the original on 2023-06-20. Retrieved 2023-06-20.
- ^ "The Moment I Knew: Tay's single featuring Elizabeth Huett! T-Swizzle will attend the PCAs!". The Swift Agency. 2013-01-08. Archived from the original on 2023-06-20. Retrieved 2023-06-20.
- ^ World Tour Live: Speak Now - Taylor Swift | Credits | AllMusic, archived from the original on 2023-06-20, retrieved 2023-06-20
- ^ Anderson, P. W. S. (1998). Soldier. Warner Bros.
- ^ (1999). Last Chance. The Last Chance Picture Company.
- ^ Our Way Productions. (2001). Social Misfits. Retrieved July 2, 2023.
- ^ Corman, R. (2001). Black Scorpion. Syfy.
- ^ Lacámara, C., Valdez, J., & Cevallos, G. (2002). The Brothers Garcia. Nickelodeon.
- ^ (2003). P.O.V.: The Camera’s Eye. Northstar Pictures LLC.
- ^ Yellow Wood Films. (2004). Just Another Day in the Neighborhood.
- ^ "Team Bruno wins ABC's 'Dance War: Bruno vs. Carrie Ann'". Reality TV World. Archived from the original on 2023-06-20. Retrieved 2023-06-20.