Quick Info
| Profession | Musician |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 02/10/1988 |
| Age | 37 years |
| Birthplace | Athens, Alabama, U.S. |
Latest News about Brittany Howard
07/02/2025
Alabama Shakes announced a summer reunion tour for 2025, marking the band’s first major return to live performances after years focused on separate projects. The rollout also indicated that the group was preparing new music alongside the tour, with Brittany Howard returning as lead singer and guitarist.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Brittany Amber Howard |
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| Nickname | The Shakes |
| Religion | Christianity |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 10" (177 cm) |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| High School | East Limestone High School, Alabama |
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| College/University | Calhoun Community College, Decatur, Alabama |
| Degree | Fine and Studio Arts (2007-2008) |
Personal Life
| Marital Status | Divorced |
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| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
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Relationships & More
| Sexual Orientation | Lesbian |
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| Affairs/Girlfriends | Jesse Lafser (singer) |
| Marriage Date | 2018 |
Family
| Father | K. J. Howard |
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| Mother | Christi (née Carter) |
| Siblings | Sister - Jaime (deceased) |
| Spouse | Jesse Lafser (m. 2018-div. 2019) |
Career
| Debut | Music Album: Jaime (2019) as a solo artist |
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Favourites
| Car Collection | BMW |
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Social Media
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Brittany's mother has English and Irish heritage, while her father is African American. | |
| 2. She lived in a junkyard during her childhood, which once caught fire due to lightning. | |
| 3. She was inspired by her late sister to write poetry and learn piano. | |
| 4. Brittany survived a rare eye cancer but is partially blind in one eye. | |
| 5. She worked multiple jobs, including at Kroger and the U.S. Postal Service, before fully committing to music. | |
| 6. At 25, she publicly came out as a lesbian. | |
| 7. Brittany has been inspired by various artists, including Led Zeppelin, Prince, and Tina Turner. |