Deana Carter Biography, Age, Parents, Songs, Albums, Net Worth, Marriage

Deana Carter Biography

Deana Carter is an American country music singer-songwriter who broke through in 1996 with the release of debut album Did I Shave My Legs for This?, which was certified 5 times Multi-Platinum in the United States for sales of over five million.

It was followed by 1998’s Everything’s Gonna Be Alright, 2003’s I’m Just a Girl, 2005’s The Story of My Life, and 2007’s The Chain. Overall, Carter’s albums have accounted for 14 singles, including three which reached Number One on the Billboard country charts: “Strawberry Wine”, “We Danced Anyway”, and “How Do I Get There”.

Deana Carter Education

Despite her famous father, she did not have a smooth path to a recording deal. After an initial lack of success at age 17, she entered the University of Tennessee, majoring in rehabilitation therapy and becoming a member of Alpha Delta Pi sorority, and a Sigma Alpha Epsilon Little Sister, also known as a “Little Sister of Minerva.”

During college, she sang at various campus locations, performing for the enjoyment of singing, rather than with the intent of pursuing a musical career. She was also a local bartender at the Back Door Tavern (BDT) on Kingston Pike.

After she graduated, she worked with recovering stroke and head injury patients. Although she found the work rewarding and worthwhile, she eventually realized that her first love was music, and decided to pursue the music career she had left.

Deana Carter Age

Deana Carter was born in Nashville, Tennessee, in the United States on January 4th, 1966, with her full name as Deana Kay Carter.

Daena Carter Parents

Daena is the daughter of famous singer Fred Carter, Jr. and Anna Carter. They both raised with Daena in Nashvile together with her two brothers.

Deana Carter Songs

Absence of the Heart
Angels Working Overtime
Count Me In (Deana Carter song)
Did I Shave My Legs for This? (song)
How Do I Get There
I’m Just a Girl (Deana Carter song)
On the Road Again (Willie Nelson song)
Once Upon a December
Strawberry Wine (Deana Carter song)
There’s No Limit
We Danced Anyway
You and Tequila
You Still Shake Me

Deana Carter Album | Deana Carter Did I Shave My Legs for This

Her first big break came when one of her demo tapes caught the attention of Willie Nelson, who invited her to take part in the 1994 Farm Aid VII concert as the show’s only female soloist. That same tape led to a contract with Capitol Records that year.

In early 1995 she released her debut album, Did I Shave My Legs for This?, in the UK on Patriot Records. However, the label folded shortly after the album’s release.

In 1996, Carter released her debut country single, “Strawberry Wine,” which reached No. 1 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks. Did I Shave My Legs for This? was released in North America (keeping only three of the original tracks) to great success.

The album debuted at No. 2 on the U.S. Top Country Albums chart and sold well over five million copies, and produced two further No. 1 hits in “We Danced Anyway” and “How Do I Get There.”

Carter was featured on the soundtrack to the 1997 animated movie Anastasia, for her version of “Once Upon a December.” The track was made into a music video and received rotation on CMT at the time “How Do I Get There” was charting as a radio single (since the single had no music video).

Daena’s other albums include:

Everything’s Gonna Be Alright
Father Christmas
I’m Just A Girl
The Story Of My Life
The Chain
Southern Way Of Life

Deana Carter Net Worth

Most of Deana’s income is mainly based on her music career. She has accumulated a good sum of wealth ever since she debuted into her career. Currently, her estimated neth worth is $5 million.

Deana Carter Married

Carter dated music video director Chris Hicky and had a son during their relationship; Gray Hayes Hicky was born in September 2004.

On October 3, 2009, Carter married boyfriend Brandon Malone in Malibu. On November 2012, Carter filed for legal separation from Malone, citing irreconcilable differences.

Carter has been a national spokesperson for the National Kidney Foundation; her late father was a kidney transplant recipient. Carter also was the author of a book, Songs From the Heart.

Deana Carter Twitter

Amazing & congrats!! My #daddy played on this #ICONIC #masterpiece among tons of others❣️His signature licks are all over some of the greatest music of all time!! #prouddaughter #heshouldbeintheHallofFame #FredCarterJr ?
— Deana Carter (@DeanaSings) June 28, 2019