How often do you listen to music? What is your favorite music genre, and who is your famous singer? If you love country music, this next personality is no stranger to you. Her name is Karen Fairchild; she is an American singer and songwriter.

The proud singer is the founding member of the popular American country music band Little Big Town. It is so much a big group that has released six albums and are amazing successful songs.

Age, Parents and Education

Singer Karen Fairchild was born on 28th September 1969 in Gary, Indiana, United States. She is fifty-two years old, and her birth sign is Libra. She grew up in Marietta, Georgia, alongside her siblings and working-class parents. The names of her family members are not known except for sister Kelly Fairchild.

Despite that, she occasionally uploads pictures of her parents on her Instagram account. From Samford University in Birmingham, Alabama, she earned her graduation. She met her bandmate Kimberly Schlapman at the University and formed the band Little Big Town.

Songs & Albums

Karen Fairchild has had a wonderful career so far. From a very early age, she started singing as a passion. In the mid-1990s, the singer officially began her career by joining a Christian vocal group. With huge success from the group, she formed a band, Little Big Town, and there is no looking back for her.

In 2002 they released their first album under their name with Monument Records. They later joined the Equity Music Group and released their second album, The Road to Here.

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Image: Karen Fairchild performing during a live show. Source: Karen Fairchild’s Instagram

Their album received platinum certification from the RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America. Similarly, their third album, A Place to Land, was realized via Capitol Nashville and gained massive recognition. After that, they released five other albums, including The Reason Why, Nightfall, The Breaker, Painkiller and Tornado. Amina Buddafly and Maarten Heijamans are popular singers and songwriters.

Awards and Recognition

Karen Fairchild hasn’t won any individual awards but has gathered several honors and recognition. Her band has won and been nominated for several awards.

In 2007, Little Big Town won the Academy of Country Music Awards in the Top New Vocal Group category. From their album Tornado, they won another ACMA award in 2013. In 2014 the group won two ACMA for the best Vocal Group of the year. The group has a total of eight ACMA titles now.

In 2012, the Little Big Town band won their first ever and only American Country Awards for their album Pontoon despite having six other nominations. For their 2016 song Girl Crush,, they won American Country Countdown Awards.

In 2013 for their song Good Afternoon, they won Daytime Emmy Awards. Their first Grammy Awards also landed the same year for their song Pontoon. They have a total of four Grammy Awards and several nominations. Moreover, in 2017 they won their first People’s Choice Awards in the category of Favorite County Group.

What is Karen Fairchild’s Relationship Status?

The gorgeous woman, Karen Fairchild, is happily married. She exchanged her marital vows with her husband, Jimi Westbrook. Taking a glimpse into their love life, they met one another for the very first during the formation of their band, Little Big Town.

First, they started their relationship as friends, which later became very serious. After five years of dating, they decided to take their love life to the next level.

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Image: Karen Fairchild with her husband, Jimi Westbrook attending the party. Source: Karen Fairchild’s Instagram

On 31st May 2006, they accepted one another as a lifelong partner. Several high-profile celebrities witnessed the grand occasion. Little Big Town band members were present at the wedding to congratulate the newlywed couple. They appeared in their marriage and played some beautiful songs from their band. Having the same working environment, Mr. and Mrs. Westbrook has strengthened their relationship. They often encourage one another to achieve goals and do singing and songwriting.

Karen Fairchild and their Husband, Jimi Westbrook, Are Blessed With One Child

Karen Fairchild and her husband, Jimi, are now bounded in nuptial vows for over a decade. They have been together for more than two decades and share a great connection in their relationship. Along with that, they are parents of one beautiful child. On 5th March 2010, they welcomed their first son, Elijah Dylan Westbrook. They announced the birth of their child through their respective social media accounts.

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Image: Karen Fairchild, Jimi Westbrook and their son, Elijah Westbrook. Source: Karen Fairchild’s Instagram

People from all around the world congratulate new parents on their new beginning of life. Currently, Elijah is twelve years old and is living happily with his parents. Despite having a hectic work schedule, Mr. and Mrs. Westbrook are taking very good care of their child. Fairchild often uploads pictures of her child on her Instagram account, where they spend quality time together.

Husband Jimi Westbrook is Also a Successful Singer

Like Karen Fairchild, her husband, Jimi, is also a successful personality. He is an American singer born on 20th October 1971. From Little Big Town’s band, he also gradually gathered his name and fame like Karen.

From his deeds, he has a part in several movies and series, including Forever My Girl, Conan, and True Blood. Furthermore, he is still singing in the band and is giving his best for the group’s betterment.

How Rich is Karen Fairchild? Know About Her Net Worth and Earnings

Singer Karen Fairchild is among the most successful women in the United States. She has achieved so much fame both through her music and businesses. Regarding her net worth, Karen has a fortune of $5 Million as of 2022.

She has gathered all of her wealth through her impressive career as a singer and businesswoman. Her songs have brought so much name and fame. Her annual income through her music is over $100,000. That includes all of her tours and concerts over the world.

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Image: Country Band, Little Big Town’s member. Source: Karen Fairchild’s Instagram

Apart from that, she owns a clothing line under the name Fair Child which gets sold at Macy’s. That brand offers a mix of glamorous touch in leather jackets, leggings and many more. Also, she and her husband share some joint businesses with other Little Big Town members. The band ventured into the wine world, which is called Day Drinking. They also have another wine club which is called Four Cellars.

So, her estimated annual income is over $200,000 as of now. Her husband, Westbrook, has a net worth of $3 Million as of 2022. They also own a house in the United States with over $1 Million. Furthermore, the family of three is now living a happy and comfortable lifestyle.

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