Deana Kay Carter was born on the 4th January 1966, in Nashville, Tennessee USA, and is a singer, songwriter, and music producer, who achieved worldwide fame upon the release of her first album “Did I Shave My Legs for This?” (1996). Her career started two years earlier, when she was discovered by country music legend Willie Nelson.
Have you ever wondered how rich Deana Carter is, as of early 2017? According to authoritative sources, it has been estimated that Carter’s net worth is as high as $5 million, an amount earned through her successful career in music, songwriting, and producing.
Deana Carter Net Worth $5 Million
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Deana Carter was born into a musical family, as her father was the famous studio musician, composer, and songwriter, Fred Carter Jr. She graduated from the University of Tennessee with a degree in rehabilitation therapy, having been very active in college, joining a sorority Alpha Delta Pi, and frequently performing in small music shows on the campus. Having earned her degree, Deana started working at the hospital, however, her love of music made her try once again to start a music career in 1989, and for that purpose, she learned to play the guitar, and began writing and composing her own songs.
Deana’s big break came in 1994, when Willie Nelson heard her demo tapes, and subsequently invited her to perform at the Farm Aid VII show. The same demo caught the attention of Capitol Records, who signed her on that same year. The first version of her debut album, called “Did I Shave My Legs for This?” (1995) was released in the UK, for Patriot Records, however, the label was short-lived, and after they folded, Carter released the album for the US market, this time for Capitol Records, and with an almost entirely different set of songs. The album was certified five times platinum, and spawned three hit singles – “Strawberry Wine” (1996), “We Danced Anyway” (1996), and “How Do I Get There” (1997). Upon its release, the former went straight to the number one position on the Billboard Hot Country Singles Chart, and also won the Country Music Association Award for Single of the Year. Another success from that period came when Deana was included on the soundtrack of the 20th Century Fox animated movie “Anastasia” (1997), with her rendition of “Once Upon a December”.
Her follow-up albums, while well-received, failed to gain much popularity, or the sales of her debut. “Everything’s Gonna Be Alright” was released in 1998, and was certified gold, and the singles from the album include “Absence of the Heart” (1998), and “Angels Working Overtime” (1999); the former made the Top 20 Hot Country Singles, while the latter reached the Top 40. The title track was written by Carter’s father.
After her second album, Carter left Capitol Records, and released her third album entitled “Father Christmas” (2001) for Rounder Records. However, she switched labels again, recording her fourth studio album, “I’m Just a Girl” (2003) for Arista Nashville. Afterwards, she tried her luck with independent labels for the albums “Story Of My Life” (2005) and “The Chain” (2007), finally deciding to start her own record company, Little Nugget Records, in 2013. Consequently, she released her seventh studio album, “Southern Way Of Life” (2013), and re-released her holiday album “Father Christmas” the same year with her own label.
Regarding her personal life, Deana has married twice, firstly to Chris di Croce from 1995-2001, and then to Brandon Malone in 2009, although now apparently legally separated. She also has a son from a relationship with music video director, Christopher Hicky. She supports the National Kidney Foundation, acting as their spokesperson.
Country Music Association Award for Single of the Year
Nominations
Grammy Award for Best Country Song, Country Music Association Award for Female Vocalist of the Year, Country Music Association Award for New Artist of the Year, Academy of Country Music Award for Song of the Year, Academy of Country Music Award for Video of the Year, Country Music Association Award ...
Movies
The Badge
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Trademark
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Goes barefoot in concert
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Fact
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Filed for legal separation from her 2nd husband Brandon Malone after 15 months of separation (since August 1, 2011). [November 2012]
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Gave birth to her 1st child at age 38, a son Gray Hayes Hicky on September 15, 2004. Child's father is her now ex-boyfriend, Christopher Hicky.
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Member of Alpha Delta Pi
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Her song-writing father named her after Dean Martin following Martin's recording of one of his songs.
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In 1996 and 1997 had 3 straight number one hits and began the whirlwind of a lifetime.
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Popular country music singer.
Actress
Title
Year
Status
Character
Take 2 for Faith
2017
post-production
Liz Winters
Painted Horses
2017
completed
Aunt Nora
King of the Hill
2003
TV Series
Sally
Blood Games
2003
Bad Vampires Pool Player
The Badge
2002
Sherry
Strong Medicine
2002
TV Series
Georgia 'Georgie', homeless patient
Raising Dad
2002
TV Series
Debbie
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
1997
TV Series
Musical Guest
Soundtrack
Title
Year
Status
Character
Queen Mimi
2015
Documentary performer: "Celebrate Life" written by Ralph Stevens & nm0004811
The Watch
2012/I
writer: "You And Tequila" - as Deana Kay Carter
Hope Floats
1998
performer: "What Makes You Stay"
Anastasia
1997
"Once Upon A December" / performer: "Once Upon A December"
Music Department
Title
Year
Status
Character
Painted Horses
2017
music supervisor completed
Self
Title
Year
Status
Character
Nashville: On the Record 2
2015
TV Movie
Herself
Good Day L.A.
2013-2014
TV Series
Herself
Cupcake Wars
2012
TV Series
Herself - Judge / Country Music Singer
The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson
2005-2008
TV Series
Herself / Herself - Musical Guest
Headline Country
2007
TV Series
Herself
CMT Greatest Moments: The 90s
2007
TV Movie documentary
Herself
Christmas at the Tennessee
2006
TV Movie
Herself
CMT: The Greatest - 20 Greatest Southern Rock Songs