| Adam Young Quick Info | |
|---|---|
| Height | 6 ft 2½ in |
| Weight | 78 kg |
| Date of Birth | July 5, 1986 |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer |
| Eye Color | Hazel |
Adam Young is an American singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist who is popular for hit singles like Fireflies and Good Time. He has more than 300k followers on Instagram, more than 1 million followers on Twitter, more than 8 million followers on Facebook, and more than 3 million subscribers on YouTube.
Born Name
Adam Randal Young
Nick Name
Owl City
Sun Sign
Cancer
Born Place
Ottumwa, Iowa, United States
Nationality
Education
Adam attended Owatonna Senior High School in Minnesota.
Occupation
Singer, Songwriter, Multi-Instrumentalist
Family
- Father – Randal Young
- Mother – Joan White
- Others – Robert Young (Paternal Grandfather), Janice Wright (Paternal Grandmother), Lawrence White (Maternal Grandfather), Rachel White (Maternal Grandmother)
Genre
Electronica, Indietronica, Synth-pop, CEDM, CCM, Pop
Instruments
Vocals, Guitar, Keyboard
Labels
- Republic Records
- Sky Harbor
Build
Slim
Height
6 ft 2½ in or 189 cm
Weight
78 kg or 172 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
Adam has dated –
- Annmarie Monson
- Taylor Swift – RUMOR
- Abbey Olmsted
Race / Ethnicity
White
He has English, German, Belgian (Walloon), Scottish, and Dutch ancestry.
Hair Color
Black
Eye Color
Hazel
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
Sharp jawline
Religion
Christianity
Adam Young Favorite Things
- Metal Bands – Norma Jean, As I Lay Dying
- Late Night Snack – Popcorn
- Song To Play – Fireflies
- Book – Watership Down
- Song From The Album Mobile Orchestra – Back Home
- Film Scores – Jurassic Park (1993), Finding Nemo (2003)
- Song To Play Live From The Album All Things Bright and Beautiful – The Real World
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Adam Young Facts
- Taylor Swift dedicated the acclaimed single Enchanted (2011) to Adam and even included the word ‘Wonderstruck’ in the song, after hearing it from him.
- Adam considers himself to suffer from Asperger syndrome, even though he has not been formally diagnosed.
- His breakout single Fireflies (2009) reached #1 at the Billboard Hot 100 charts and was certified ‘7x platinum’ by the RIAA.
- Adam has a keen interest in photography.
- In addition to Owl City, he has also worked on musical projects like Sky Sailing and Port Blue.
Featured Image by Adam Young / Instagram
