Andrew Taggart is an American DJ and singer best known as one half of the popular DJ duo The Chainsmokers along with Alex Pall.
The duo rose to fame after experimenting with indie music remixes and eventually signed with a major record label.
Andrew replaced Rhett in ‘The Chainsmokers’Chainsmokers’, and the two went on to become some of the most successful and famous EDM artists in the world.
They have won many awards and collaborated with many famous artists.
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- Full name: Andrew Taggart
- Stage name: Andrew Taggart
- Date of birth: December 31, 1989,
- Age: 35 years old
- Place of birth: Portland, Maine, USA.
- Nationality: American
- Occupation: American DJ and singer,
- Height: 5’8
- Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Taggart
- Siblings: unknown
- Spouse: unknown
- Children: none
- Relationship: single
- Net worth: $100,000 to $3 million.
Early life and education
Andrew Taggart was born on December 31, 1989 in Portland, Maine, United States. He was raised by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Taggart. His mother is a teacher, and his father sells prosthetics. He grew up with siblings but their names are not known to the media. He is white and Christian.
After graduating from high school, Andrew attended Syracuse University in New York, where he studied music business. During this time, he also completed an internship in music management with Interscope Records. At age 15, while in Argentina, he discovered a passion for electronic dance music.
Career
Andrew Taggart and Alex Pall, better known as the duo “The Chainsmokers,” have had successful careers in the music industry. They first gained recognition in 2014 when they performed live as the opening act for the band Timefly. Their single “#Selfie” became a huge hit, reaching the top 20 on the US and UK charts.
This success led them to sign with Steve Aoki’s “Dim Mak Records” and later with “Sony Music Entertainment”. Their singles “Let You Go” and “Kanye” also became popular, cementing their position in the industry. In 2015, they released their second hit single, “Roses,” which achieved multi-platinum status in the US and worldwide.
Andrew Taggart is a member of the famous electronic dance music duo The Chainsmokers. Together with his partner, Alex Pall, they have released many hit songs and achieved much success in the music industry.
However, they are known not only for their music but also for their outspoken views. During a performance at the ‘Ultra Music Festival’ in 2016, Taggart publicly denounced Donald Trump, who was then a presidential candidate.
Despite these controversies, The Chainsmokers continued to climb the charts and in 2016, achieved number 18 on the ‘Top 100 DJs’ list compiled by DJ Magazine. Their debut studio album, ‘Memories…Do Not Open’, was released in April 2017 and was a commercial success.
It debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart and its accompanying tour covered 40 cities in North America. The album features collaborations with famous singers such as Kiiara and Emily Warren.
Andrew Taggart is a DJ and record producer who, along with Alex Pall, makes up the duo known as “The Chainsmokers”. In 2017, the duo signed an exclusive residency deal with Wynn Nightlife, where they will perform exclusively at XS Las Vegas and Encore Beach Club for three years.
The deal cemented their status as one of the world’s top DJs, as they had previously achieved third place on Forbes’ list of “World’s Highest Paid DJs.”
The following year, 2018, their single “Somebody” reached number one on the Billboard Dance Music chart. They have continued to release hit singles and are preparing to release their second studio album, “Sick Boy,” shortly.
Social Media
- Instagram handle: @drewtaggart
- Facebook name: @drewtaggart
- Twitter handle: Andrew Taggart
Personal life
Andrew Taggart has gone through a love affair full of ups and downs. He was in a one-on-one relationship with ‘Instagram’ star Haley Rowe, but things turned sour after he performed with singer Halsey at the 2016 ‘MTV Video Music Awards’.
Despite the difficulties, the couple managed to patch things up and stayed together for another year before breaking up. In 2018, Andrew started dating model Christine Burke but he is currently single. With his active presence on social media, fans are sure to keep a close eye on his love life.
Net worth
Andrew Taggart, born in Portland, Maine, is a successful American DJ and singer. He rose to fame as a member of the world-famous DJ duo The Chainsmokers alongside Alex Pall.
Taggart and Pall amassed a significant fortune through hit singles and sold-out concerts. Taggart’s estimated net worth is between $100,000 and $3 million.
