Rachel Platten
Rachel Platten
Rachel Ashley Plattenis an American singer and songwriter. She rose to fame in 2015. Her third studio album and major-label debut, Wildfire, reached number five in the U.S. and spawned the top ten singles "Fight Song" and "Stand by You". "Fight Song" peaked at number six on Billboard Hot 100 and topped the UK Singles Chart. "Stand by You" so far peaked at number thirty-seven on Billboard Hot 100 becoming her second top 40 hit...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionPop Singer
Date of Birth20 May 1981
CityNewton Centre, MA
CountryUnited States of America
I've been doing this career for a really long time, but there was not a lot of reason, at the time when I wrote 'Fight Song,' to believe that I should keep going.
I used to imagine working as a White House staffer some day, so it was pretty amazing to be there... realizing another dream.
Andy Grammer is probably the closest friend I have in the music industry, so touring with him was just incredible. He's such a soulful, kind guy, and he gives great advice. And he also scares me a lot. He does a lot of pranks.
Even if I'm making music for people for $20 a night, at least I'm making music.
I've always sung in choirs and acapella groups, but when I was in college, I finally started writing songs and playing with a band, and that ignited a desire to do it full time and pour everything I had into it.
I used to feel it was too late for me; I'd had my shot. You couldn't make a pop star out of me.
I used to visit London when I was younger with my family. I feel very close to the city.
There's a joy I think people feel from... my performance.
I was a political science major in college and dreamed of being a diplomat.
I like to be supportive and a role model.
I refuse to dress 'hot' for Halloween, 'cause I always have to have makeup and hair and look cute for my job. So on Halloween, I either go gory or weird or funny.
I love playing sports. I'm overly eager and aggressive and not very skilled, so it leads to many small injuries.
I like structure, cool, hip songs, and fun, hooky music.
I'm one of those people at the airport holding a pillow like a little kid.