January 17, 2009

Melissa Etheridge

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Full Name:	Melissa Etheridge
Birth Name:	Melissa Lou Etheridge
Famous As:	Rock musician, singer
Date of Birth:	May 29, 1961
Place of Birth:	Leavenworth, Kansas, USA
Height:	5′ 3
Nationality:	American
Relationships:	Julie Cypher (1988-2000)
Father:	John
Mother:	Elizabeth
Sister(s):	Jenny (older)
Spouse:	Tammy Lynn Michaels (lesbian couple, since September 2003)
Son(s):	Beckett Cypher (adopted, b. November 18, 1998)
Daughter(s):	Bailey Jean Cypher (adopted, b. February 10, 1996)
Education:	Graduated from Leavenworth High School, Leavenworth, Kansas in 1979 Attended Berklee College of Music in Boston, Massachusetts, majored in guitar
Claim to Fame:	Single Bring Me Some Water from album Melissa Etheridge (1988)

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 01:48:00 PST

'American Idol' recap: Aspen, Colo., auditions

Chicago Tribune - Found 6 hours ago
Once she started singing Melissa Etheridge's "Bring Me Some Water," I understood why.

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 05:27:00 PST

Touring cast breathes real life into ?American Idiot'

Chicago Daily Herald - Found Feb. 4, 2012
It ran for only one year on Broadway, though attendance did spike when rock stars like Melissa Etheridge and Green Day frontman Billie Joe...

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:28:00 PST

Melissa Etheridge: Komen decision would have cost lives

CNN - Found Feb. 3, 2012
... to cut off funding for some of its projects with Planned Parenthood , a move that undoubtedly has lifted the spirits of Melissa Etheridge.
America's pink army revolts - BBC
Cancer charity in funding U-turn - BBC
SchoolBook: Following Mayor's Lead, Teachers' Union Donates to ... - New York Times
Uproar Forces Komen Reversal - Daily Beast
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CNN

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:30:00 PST

SHE Magazine Celebrates 13th Anniversary and Continues Tradition of ...

Edge Miami - Found Jan. 31, 2012
We?ve had some great interviews...Ellen, Fran Dresher, Margaret Cho, Melissa Etheridge, the cast of The L Word, the Queer as Folk cast...

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 09:44:00 PST

Panel highlights use of Macs, iOS in music, movies

Macworld UK - Found Jan. 27, 2012
... related the story of receiving a track in his DropBox account with a demo recorded by Melissa Etheridge in her kitchen, then switching over to...
Expo Notes: Creators panel highlights use of Macs, iOS in music, ... - PC Advisor
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Fri, 27 Jan 2012 12:19:00 PST

Twangy diversions and an education in the blues

Metronews - Found Jan. 27, 2012
Then there?s Kris Rochard?s Melissa Etheridge-inspired rant about The Rent, which sounds like the title track to a whole new album.

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 06:27:00 PST

?American Idol? Aspen Auditions: ?Fearless? Bipolar Contestant ...

ABC News - Found Jan. 26, 2012
Tealana?s audition with Melissa Etheridge?s ?Bring Me Some Water?
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Adam Lambert offers fans preview of new video - USA Today
VIDEO: Single Mom, Man Born Without Ears Earn Big Marks on Idol - People
?American Idol? Tries Old Tricks in the Face of Stumbling Ratings - New York Times
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USA Today

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 10:20:00 PST

'American Idol' Auditions Hit Aspen

ABC News - Found Jan. 25, 2012
Tealana?s audition with Melissa Etheridge?s ?Bring Me Some Water?
'American Idol' Season 11 Aspen Auditions: High and Mostly Dry - Hollywood Reporter
The kind of Schick we put up with from 'American Idol' - USA Today
Aspen hits an 'Idol' hot streak - USA Today
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FOXNews.com

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 05:35:00 PST

Quiet 'Idol' Auditions in Aspen

Associated Content - Found Jan. 26, 2012
... had a pretty good range as he sang "Hey Jude." 3) Tealana Hedgespeth, 19, Loveland, Colorado, sang "Give Me Some Water" by Melissa Etheridge.