Name Meaning

Melissa is of Greek origin
meaning “bee or honey”

Vital Stats

Birthday: May 29, 1961
Birth Name:  Melissa Lou Etheridge
Birthplace:  Leavenworth, KS
Height: 5’3″
Race/Ethnicity: White
Nationality: American
Primary Occupation: singer, gay rights activist

Relatives

Father: John Etheridge (d. 1992)
Mother: Elizabeth Etheridge

Love Life

Partner:  Julie Cypher (1990-2000)
Partner:  Tammy Lynn Michaels (2003-2010)
Wife: Linda Wallem (m. 5/31/2014)

Children

Daughter: Bailey Jean (b. 1997) (w/Cypher; adopted by Etheridge; sperm donor, David Crosby) 
Son: Beckett (b. 1997) (w/Cypher; adopted by Etheridge; sperm donor, David Crosby) 
Daughter: Johnnie Rose (b. 10/27/2006) (twin w/Michaels)
Son: Miller Steven (b. 10/17/2006) (twin w/Michaels)

More Info

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Official Website: Melissa Etheridge.com