★ HOW OLD IS CARLY SMITHSON?
Carly Smithson is 42 years old, born September 12, 1983 in IE · Virgo.
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About
Carly Smithson is an Irish soul and pop rock singer born in 1983. She reached sixth place on American Idol season seven in 2008, after releasing her debut album Ultimate High for MCA Records in 2001. Post-Idol, she joined rock band We Are the Fallen as lead singer following a meeting with former Evanescence guitarist Ben Moody in 2009. A Virgo born under the life-path number 33, she channels introspective vocal work across soul and rock genres [F1, birth fact].
★ FEATURE
Biography
Carly Sarah Smithson (née Hennessy) is an Irish soul and pop rock singer born on 12 September 1983. She arrived on the American Idol stage in 2008 as a contestant on season seven, finishing as the sixth-place finalist. Her recording career began in 2001 with the release of Ultimate High, her debut studio album released through MCA Records. The label dropped her in 2002, a setback that preceded her reality-television moment. After Idol, Smithson's trajectory shifted when she was introduced to Ben Moody, guitarist from the gothic-metal band Evanescence, in early 2009. Rather than pursue a traditional post-show solo album, she pivoted to join We Are the Fallen, a rock band where she assumed the lead vocal role. As a soul and pop-rock performer, singers in her genres typically blend introspective lyricism with strong vocal technique across live and studio work. A Virgo born under life-path 33—a master number associated with creative inspiration and teaching—Smithson's career reflects navigations between mainstream platforms and independent artistic collectives [F1, birth fact]. Irish by citizenship, she represents the tradition of Irish vocalists crossing into American mainstream media.
★ ORIGIN
Before Fame
Smithson released her debut album Ultimate High through MCA Records in 2001. The label terminated her contract in 2002, leaving her without major-label backing. She spent the following years outside the spotlight before auditioning for American Idol season seven in 2008.
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Trivia
- Smithson finished sixth on American Idol season seven in 2008, the same season that crowned Fantasia Barrino as runner-up.
- Her first studio album Ultimate High was released for MCA Records in 2001.
- In 2009, she joined the rock band We Are the Fallen as lead singer after meeting guitarist Ben Moody, formerly of Evanescence.
★ SIDEBAR
Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
Master Number — The Master Teacher
33 is 6 amplified. Caretakers operating at scale; rare among entertainers, more common among educators and activists.
★ ALL LIFE-PATH 33 CELEBS →★ ASTROLOGY
Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Isa BrionesRabbit · 1999
- RockyRabbit · 1999
- Rob KardashianRabbit · 1987
- Pop SmokeRabbit · 1999
- An Yu-jinGoat · 2003
CHALLENGING
- PinkPantheressSnake · 2001
- Taylor Swift
★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Carly Smithson?
- Carly Smithson is 42 years old (born September 12, 1983).
- When is Carly Smithson's birthday?
- Carly Smithson was born on September 12, 1983.
- What is Carly Smithson's zodiac sign?
- Carly Smithson is a Virgo, born September 12, 1983.
- What is Carly Smithson's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Carly Smithson was born in 1983, the year of the Water Pig.
- Where is Carly Smithson from?
- Carly Smithson is from IE.
- What does Carly Smithson do?
- Carly Smithson is a actor.
- Is Carly Smithson still alive?
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