Allen Stone is an American R&B/Soul singer and songwriter. Allen has been in the industry since 2010. The talented singer has released five albums so far. He is slated to appear as a mentor in the 21st season of American Idol. He will also perform for the audience on the show.
Early life
Allen was born on March 13, 1987, in Chewelah, Washington. His father was a preacher at the local church, and his mother was a nurse. Allen started singing at his father’s church and was raised basically on gospel music. He was the lead singer in church services and he also played guitar. Allen discovered soul music in his teens. He developed a keen interest in classical music and collected albums from the 1960s and 1970s. Allen was only fifteen when he first heard Stevie Wonder’s Innervisions album.
He got the inspiration to take his music career seriously from his close friend Stacie Orrico. After her success in music, he decided to follow the same path. He graduated from high school at 18 and then moved to Spokane. He entered a community college in Spokane, but transferred to Bible College a year later. After a year, Allen dropped out there too and moved to Seattle. From there, he finally pursued his musical career.
Allen Stone career
Allen took his career seriously after moving to Seattle. He started writing songs and soon formed a band with local musicians. His band performed at the West Coast Club and became quite famous in the area. In 2010, Allen recorded his own album, Last to Speak. He released the album digitally under his own label, StickyStone. He has released five albums to date: Last to Speak (2010), Allen Stone (2011), Radius (2015), Building Balance (2019), and Apart (2021). Three of them were released under the ATO records.
Allen’s career took a leap when he released his second album in 2011. It gained great popularity. The album was loved by R&B music listeners. His album Allen Stone reached #2 on the R&B chart on iTunes. Allen has worked with Andy Grammer, Miles Davis, and Raphael Saadiq, and frequently embarked on cross-country tours. His headlining show was in Salt Lake City.
His music has been featured on shows like American Idol and The Voice. He also appeared on the show “Idol” to perform a duet with Marico Donaldson. His songs have also been featured in several series and films. In 2022, Stone entered the American Song Contest. Representing his home state of Washington, he placed fifth.
Allen Stone biography | |
|---|---|
| Real name | Allen stone |
| birth date | March 13, 1987 |
| Age | 38 years |
| Place of birth | Chewelah, Washington, USA |
| Profession | singer, songwriter |
| University | – |
| qualification | graduate |
Physical Statistics | |
| Height | in feet inches – 5′ 9” – in centimeters – 175 cm |
| Weight | in kilograms – 86kg – in pounds – 189 pounds |
| Hair color | Brown |
| eye color | Blue |
Allen Stone Family | |
| Father | Danny Stone |
| Mother | – |
| Sister | – |
| Brother | – |
relationship status | |
| Marital status | Married |
| Who is Allen Stone’s wife? | Tara Lawson |
| Children | One |
Personal life
Allen is married to his longtime girlfriend, Tara Lawson. They first met in high school and began dating in 2009. The couple has a son together named Roody Rocket Stone. Tara is a professional photographer and has worked with Allen on several occasions. They share a great bond with one another.
Allen Stone net worth
Allen’s main source of income is his music career. His album sales are the main source of income. Allen also goes on tour, which increases his income. His estimated net worth is $500,000.
Facts About Allen Stone
- USA Today called Allen a “perfect powerhouse” when he released his second album.
- In 2012, he was voted one of MTVU’s Freshman 5.
- His song “Perfect World” was featured in the Netflix series Dear White People.