Melissa Lou Etheridge (born May 29, 1961) is an American singer-songwriter, guitarist, and activist. Her self-titled debut album Melissa Etheridge was released in 1988 and became an underground success. The album peaked at No.

In October 2004, Etheridge was diagnosed with breast cancer, and underwent surgery and chemotherapy. At the 2005 Grammy Awards, she made a return to the stage and, although bald from chemotherapy, performed a tribute to Janis Joplin with the song "Piece of My Heart".[8] Etheridge's performance was widely lauded, with India.Arie writing "I Am Not My Hair" about Etheridge.

Etheridge is known for her mixture of "confessional lyrics, pop-based folk-rock, and raspy, smoky vocals." She has also been a gay and lesbian activist since her public coming out in January 1993.[10] She has received fifteen Grammy Award nominations throughout her career, winning two, in 1993 and 1995.

Net Worth:

Melissa Etheridge Net Worth: $100 Million

Melissa Etheridge's Income / Salary:
Per Year: $20 Million

Per Month: $2 Million

Per Week: $500,000

Per Day:	Per Hour:	Per Minute:	Per Second:
$70,000	$3,000	$50	$1.00

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