Ingrid Michaelson: The Indie Pop Songstress
American singer-songwriter and actress known for her indie pop sound, witty lyrics, and viral breakout success.Self-released early albums; gained fame through TV placements (Grey's Anatomy); signed with Cabin 24 Records; wrote Broadway musical 'The Notebook'.
- Her song 'The Way I Am' became a viral sensation after featuring on Old Navy ads, propelling her 2006 album 'Girls and Boys' to mainstream success.
- Michaelson's music frequently appeared in TV shows like Grey's Anatomy, Scrubs, and One Tree Hill, establishing her as a soundtrack staple in the late 2000s.
- In 2019, she underwent surgery for thyroid cancer and publicly shared her recovery journey, advocating for health awareness.
- After divorcing musician Greg Laswell in 2015, she married actor Will Chase in 2021. She explores these personal themes in her album 'Stranger Songs' (2019), inspired by Netflix's Stranger Things.