Lzzy Hale

About

Elizabeth Mae “Lzzy” Hale IV (born October 10, 1983) is an American musician. She serves as the lead singer and rhythm guitarist of hard rock band Halestorm, which she co-founded with her brother Arejay Hale in 1997.

Hale was born October 10, 1983, in Red Lion, Pennsylvania, and grew up on a farm in Pennsylvania. She is the fourth Elizabeth Mae in her family. At age 17, she began using the name “Lzzy” following confusion caused by a fan calling her that on the band’s website.

Hale began writing and performing music in 1997, when she founded Halestorm with her brother Arejay Hale. She has since gained success as Halestorm’s lead singer, and she has performed live and recorded guest appearances alongside fellow rock/metal artists and musicians from other genres.
Hale refers to herself as an “Ambassador for Rock”. She is recognized being a role model for young artists and girls, and speaking to the need for gender equality and acceptance of people of all sexual orientations both within the music industry and society.

As a musical artist Hale has collaborated with a number of other notable bands and artists, including Dada Life, Dream…