Liz Huett

Liz Huett
Background information
Birth nameElizabeth Huett
Born (1987-05-27) May 27, 1987 (age 37)
Riverside, California, U.S.
GenresPop
Occupation
  • Singer
Years active1998–present
LabelsInterscope
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.

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.

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
Title Year Reference
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]
Huett and Swift performing together in Australia in 2012.

As supporting artist

Albums
Title Artist Year Reference
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

Title Date Reference
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

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  3. ^ "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.
  4. ^ "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.
  5. ^ Farley, Rebecca. "The Drop: Get Petty With Liz Huett's "H8U"". Refinery29. Archived from the original on 2023-06-20. Retrieved 2023-06-20.
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  8. ^ Spencer, Liv (2013). Taylor Swift: The Platinum Edition. ECW Press. p. 83. ISBN 978-1770411517.
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  32. ^ (1999). Last Chance. The Last Chance Picture Company.
  33. ^ Our Way Productions. (2001). Social Misfits. Retrieved July 2, 2023.
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  36. ^ (2003). P.O.V.: The Camera’s Eye. Northstar Pictures LLC.
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