Updated: October 2, 2024
Name: Anastacia Lyn Newkirk
Date of Birth: September 17, 1968 (56 years)
Height: 1.6 metres (5 feet 3 inches)
Ethnicity: German and Irish
Nationality: American
Occupation: singer, songwriter, stylist
Genres: Pop/Rock
Marital Status: Divorced
Parents: Diane Hurley, Robert Newkirk
Networth: $40 million
Biography & Career:
Born Anastacia Lyn Newkirk on September 17, 1968, she is an American singer and songwriter who is famous for her tremendous mezzo-soprano voice and peculiar fusion of pop, soul, and rock. Standing 5 feet 3 inches tall, she is from Chicago, Illinois. Anastacia started her career as a dancer before entering the music industry. She gained fame at the beginning of the 2000s and even now, when she is 56 years old, she is one of the most famous artists in pop music.
Anastacia gained international fame with the release of her album entitled “Not That Kind” in 2000. Then came the chart-bursting single "I'm Outta Love." This song, combined with a number of other chart-topping singles such as "Paid My Dues," "Left Outside Alone," and "Sick and Tired," became some of her best songs that would eventually allow her to be hailed as a worldwide star.
The American artist has headlined many major tours and concerts throughout her career, which gained her thousands of fans worldwide. Maybe the most memorable tour she has ever done is her Resurrection Tour back in 2014 after she recovered from breast cancer, proving she was back in action, her voice perfect.
Anastacia was born to Diane Hurley, a Broadway actress, and Robert Newkirk, a singer. She grew up in a musically inclined family. She married her former bodyguard Wayne Newton, who became her husband back in 2007, though the marriage ended in divorce in 2010. In spite of her personal struggles that include two battles with breast cancer, Anastacia has remained an inspiration to her fans around the world through her music and personal story.
As of recent reports, Anastacia's net worth is estimated to be about $40 million, a reflection of her successful music and touring career. She still tours and performs, continuing to make her mark on the world of music.
Discography:- Not That Kind, 2000
- Freak of Nature, 2001
- Anastacia, 2004
- Heavy Rotation, 2008
- Resurrection, 2014
- Evolution, 2017
Famous Songs:- "I'm Outta Love"
- "Left Outside Alone"
- "Paid My Dues"
- "Sick and Tired"
- "Stupid Little Things"
