Anne Murray is a retired talented Canadian singer, songwriter, and producer. The celebrity was born on June 20, 1945, and she made a name for herself by focusing on country, and adult contemporary music.
Over the years, the singer was able to sell over 55 million album copies, explaining she was able to accumulate such a high net worth, during her active years. Murray set records as a Canadian singer, and she became the first Canadian to reach number 1 on the US charts, even getting a gold record for her signature songs.
Many have continued to remember Murray’s efforts and applauded her for setting the stage for other Canadian singers and artists. So how wealthy is the Canadian singer?
Net Worth of Anne Murray
Anne Murray’s net worth is estimated to be $50 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth. The singer made her fortunes through her singing talent, where she focused on making music that our parents and grandparents love.
Anne Murray had a career that spanned 40 years, during which she sold over 50 million copies of albums. Murray’s main source of income was singing and songwriting until she retired in 2008.
Murray began her singing career when she was in college. After college, she did a few jobs in the entertainment sector until she found success in 1969. Since then, Anne released numerous albums, which have contributed positively towards her wealth.
Early Life and Career Beginnings
Anne Murray was born in Springhill, Nova Scotia to parents who worked in the healthcare sector. Her mother was a nurse involved in community charity work, while her father was a doctor.
Murray showed an interest in music when she was very young, and she was supported by her family through enrolling in piano classes. She studied piano for six years to perfect her skills. When she was 15, she took a bus ride every Saturday from Springhill to Tatamagouche for singing lessons.
During her high school graduation in 1962, she performed the Ave Maria song. After high school, she joined Mount Saint Vincent University for a year. She later joined the University of Brunswick. It was during her time at the latter university that she began singing professionally.
Career Success
After Anne graduated from university, she began singing in local avenues. In 1968, she released her debut album, What About Me. The song was recorded and released by the label. In 1969, she switched to Capitol Records and released her second album.
One of the songs from the second album became a hit in Canada and later on the US charts. Snowbird became the first song to get a gold record in Canada from the United States. Due to the success of the second album, Murray became highly sought after especially for television appearances in Canada and the US.
Personal Life
Murray married in 1975 to music producer and longtime host of Singalong Jubilee, Bill Langstroth. The couple had two children, William in 1976 and Dawn in 1979. Dawn is a recognized singer and songwriter who has worked with her mother on some projects.
