Date of Birth: March 28, 1985
Zodiac Sign: Aries
Biography
Ian Axel is an American singer-songwriter and musician, best known as part of the musical duo A Great Big World alongside Chad King. Born and raised in Fair Lawn, New Jersey, Ian developed an early passion for music, learning to play the piano at a young age. He attended New York University where he met his future bandmate Chad King. The duo initially gained attention with their viral hit “This Is the New Year” and later achieved mainstream success with the Grammy-winning single “Say Something,” featuring Christina Aguilera. Ian’s music is known for its emotive lyrics and powerful melodies, often drawing on personal experiences and universal themes of love, loss, and hope.
5 Interesting Facts about Ian Axel
1. Ian Axel’s song “Say Something” with A Great Big World and Christina Aguilera won a Grammy Award for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance in 2015.
2. He began writing songs in college after a professor encouraged him to pursue his musical talents.
3. Ian Axel and Chad King originally performed under the name “Ian Axel” before rebranding as A Great Big World.
4. The duo’s debut album, “Is There Anybody Out There?” peaked at number 3 on the Billboard 200 chart.
5. Ian Axel is a passionate advocate for mental health awareness and often incorporates themes of mental well-being in his music.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Ian Axel
1. “Music is the way I connect with the world. It’s how I make sense of everything.”
2. “The moments where I feel most alive are when I’m at the piano, writing and performing.”
3. “Our music has always been about being honest and vulnerable, and I think that’s what resonates with people.”
4. “Creating music is a form of therapy for me. It’s where I can express my deepest thoughts and emotions.”
5. “We’re always striving to create something that feels real and true to who we are.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
The highest net worth Ian Axel has achieved is estimated to be around $4 million.
Children
Ian Axel has one child with his wife, Lina Kent. Their son, Bowie Axel, was born in May 2017.
Relevant Links
1. [Official website of A Great Big World](https://www.agreatbigworld.com/
2. [Ian Axel on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/ianaxel/
3. [A Great Big World on Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/agreatbigworld/
5. [Biography on AllMusic](https://www.allmusic.com/artist/ian-axel-mn0002624982/biography
