Lindsey Stirling: American Violinist, Dancer & YouTuber
Verified Macro Creator — Music & DanceMusician, Violinist, Singer, Songwriter, Dancer
Told by an America's Got Talent judge she wasn't good enough for a solo Vegas show, Lindsey Stirling uploaded a self-produced violin video the next year that became one of 2012's most-watched on YouTube — and built a Billboard-charting career out of it.
About Lindsey Stirling: American Violinist, Dancer & YouTuber
Lindsey Stirling started violin lessons at five, formed a metal-influenced duo called Stomp on Ignition in college, and auditioned for America's Got Talent in 2010, reaching the quarterfinals despite a judge telling her she was 'not good enough' for a solo Vegas act. She uploaded her self-produced music video for 'Crystallize' the following year, which became the eighth-most-watched YouTube video of 2012 and helped her channel pass a million subscribers within months. Her self-titled debut album reached number 2 on the Billboard Dance/Electronic chart in 2012, and her second album, Shatter Me, hit number 2 on the Billboard 200 in 2014 — its cover art and title track referencing her recovery from anorexia, which she has spoken about publicly since, including on Good Morning America. She won Response of the Year at the first YouTube Music Awards in 2013 for her cover of 'Radioactive' with Pentatonix, was named to Forbes' 30 Under 30 in Music in 2015, and placed third on Dancing with the Stars season 25 in 2017. She has since released multiple additional studio albums and continues to headline world tours combining live violin performance with choreography.
Career Journey
America's Got Talent
Stirling auditioned for America's Got Talent season 5, reaching the quarterfinals despite a judge telling her she wasn't good enough for a solo Las Vegas show.
Crystallize and a self-titled debut album
Her self-produced music video 'Crystallize' became the eighth-most-watched video on YouTube in 2012. Her debut studio album, Lindsey Stirling, reached number 2 on Billboard's Dance/Electronic chart the same year.
A YouTube Music Award and Shatter Me
She won Response of the Year at the first YouTube Music Awards for her Pentatonix collaboration 'Radioactive'. Her 2014 album Shatter Me reached number 2 on the Billboard 200 and referenced her recovery from anorexia.
Forbes 30 Under 30 and Dancing with the Stars
Stirling was named to Forbes' 30 Under 30 in Music in 2015 and placed third on Dancing with the Stars season 25 in 2017, continuing to headline world tours in the years since.
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Who is Lindsey Stirling?
Lindsey Stirling (born September 21, 1986) is an American violinist, dancer and singer from Santa Ana, California, known for choreographed violin performances that built one of YouTube's largest music channels and a multi-album recording career.
Was Lindsey Stirling on America's Got Talent?
Yes. She competed on season 5 in 2010 and reached the quarterfinals, despite being told by a judge that her act wasn't strong enough for a solo Las Vegas show — a moment she has often cited as a turning point.
How can brands work with Lindsey Stirling?
Through her official site, lindseystirling.com, or her verified Instagram (@lindseystirling); she does not publicly list a direct booking email.
Latest News
Stirling is currently on her Snow Waltz Tour 2026 and Duality LATAM Tour, with a Master of Tides fan cruise announced for 2027, alongside recent releases with collaborator ARKAI.
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