Karen Matheson

Quick Facts

Full Name	Karen Matheson
Occupation	Singer
Date Of Birth	Feb 11, 1963(1963-02-11)
Age	61
Birthplace	Taynuilt
Country	United Kingdom
Birth City	Scotland
Horoscope	Aquarius

Karen Matheson Biography

Karen Matheson is one of the most popular and richest Singer who was born on February 11, 1963 in Taynuilt, Scotland, United Kingdom. Karen Matheson OBE (born 11 February 1963) is a Scottish folk singer who often performs her songs in Gaelic. She is the singer-lead in the band Capercaillie and was also a part of Dan’s band L’Heritage des Celtes, with who she sang often solo or in conjunction with Elaine Morgan. She as well as Morgan joined in to”Diwanit” Breton songs in the Breton language “Diwanit Bugale”, the French entry to the Eurovision Song Contest 1996. She was a guest in the 1995 film Rob Roy singing the song “Ailein duinn”.

Karen Matheson announced on 1 July 2016 that she will perform a show on the 19th of July in Ionad Cois Locha, Dun Luiche, Ireland, together with her long- time bandmates and musicians Donald Shaw and Manus Lunny (both from Capercaillie) in the Trad Trathnona (“Trad Afternoon”) county Donegal’s traditional Summer Sessions (to be held every Tuesday during July and August).

After two shows on August 26 and 28 2016 , at the Shrewsbury Folk Festival, Karen Matheson was scheduled to begin a 9-date Autumn 2016 UK tour that is scheduled to begin on the 15th of September with the Beacon Arts Centre in Greenock, UK and to end on the 29th of September in the Bush Hall in London, UK.

Karen Matheson Net Worth

Karen Matheson is one of the richest Singer from United Kingdom. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Karen Matheson 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

She was born in the small town located in Taynuilt within the area of Argyll in western Scotland. She was made the rank of an OBE on the New Year’s honours list. Matheson also performed as guest artist in Spirit of the West’s album from 1997 Weights and Measures. Matheson sang solo on the song of Secret Garden “Prayer” in the 1999 album Dawn of a New Century. The couple is the fellow Capercaillie bandmate Donald Shaw, and they have a son called Hector along with a daughter who is named Kate.

On October 16, 2015 Karen Matheson released her fourth solo album, Urram, on Vertical Records. In support of her album’s release, Karen Matheson planned 7 shows in Scotland in December 2015 and January 2016 one performance on January 16 with a show in January, Dublin, Ireland and 5 shows in the UK in February 2016 (as part of the Transatlantic Sessions).

On her official web site, Karen Matheson announced in March 2016 that she would embark on an 11-date Spring 2016 UK tour, visiting mainly Scotland, starting on 15 April 2016 in Perth, Scotland and ending on 18 June 2016 in Kirkcaldy, Scotland..

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Karen Matheson Dating?

According to our records, Karen Matheson married to Donald Shaw. As of December 1, 2023, Karen Matheson’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Karen Ranked on the list of most popular Singer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United Kingdom. Karen Matheson celebrates birthday on February 11 of every year.

Top Facts about Karen Matheson

1. Karen Matheson is a Scottish folk singer.
2. She was born on February 11, 1963 in Argyll, Scotland.
3. Matheson is the lead vocalist of the band Capercaillie.
4. She has released several solo albums since 1996.
5. Matheson has won numerous awards for her music.
6. Her voice has been described as “ethereal” and “haunting”.
7. She sings in both Gaelic and English languages.
8. Matheson has collaborated with many other musicians throughout her career.
9. She performed at the opening ceremony of the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow in 2014.
10. Matheson continues to tour and record new music today.

Are Donald Shaw and Karen Matheson still together?

Matheson also appeared as a guest musician on Spirit of the West’s 1997 album Weights and Measures. Matheson performed a solo in Secret Garden’s song “Prayer” in the 1999 album Dawn of a New Century. She is married to fellow Capercaillie member Donald Shaw, and they have a son.

Who is Karen Matheson husband?

Donald Shaw

What age is Karen Matheson?

59 years (February 11, 1963)

Where is Karen Matheson from?

Taynuilt, United Kingdom

Is Karen Matheson married?

Donald Shaw