Elizabeth Huett (born May 27, 1987) is a musician and actress, most known for being Taylor Swift's former background singer.

Early life

Huett grew up in Riverside, California, where she developed a passion for acting. Huett participated in theatre at her school. She acted in commercials for various companies, and on the Nickelodeon show, The Brothers Garcia. In high school, she decided against continuing an acting career, and became interested in music. A year after graduating, Huett moved to Nashville, Tennessee to pursue her music career.

Music career

Huett and Swift performing together in Paris in 2011.

Vocals for Taylor Swift

Huett originally met Swift in a meet and greet line as a fan. In 2006, at the Brandin’ Iron in San Bernardino, Swift advised Huett to move to Nashville to build her music career. Huett toured with Swift for three and a half years during Swift's Speak Now and Fearless years. Huett joined Swift and her band on stage in 2009 when she won Entertainer of the Year at the CMA Awards.

Solo career

In 2015, Huett signed to Interscope Records, and recorded a solo EP, but abandoned the project after feeling her music was not quite right or ready to be released. In 2017, Huett released her first single, "STFU & Hold Me", which Billboard wrote, "combined a love for radio-friendly pop with country vibes from her time cutting her teeth in Nashville." In 2019, she released the track, "That's What You Get", and Earmilk wrote, " Huett has a soft, warm feeling to her voice, so that even when she’s at her most vulnerable, it feels so comforting."

Discography

As primary artist

Singles
TitleYearReference
Permission2023
If You Only Knew2022
Miss It Now (For Sarah)2021
Always You2021
There Goes My Heart2021
Far Away from Here2020
That's What You Get2019
Nothing Personal2019
Put Me Back Together2019
Responsible2018
Don't LV U Anymore2018
You Don't Know How It Feels2018
H8U2017
STFU & Hold Me - Acoustic2017
STFU & Hold Me2017
Huett and Swift performing together in Australia in 2012.

As supporting artist

Albums
TitleArtistYearReference
Speak Now (Taylor's Version)Taylor Swift2023
Red (Taylor's Version)Taylor Swift2021
Slow Me DownSara Evans2014
Simple LifeMegan and Liz2014
RedTaylor Swift2012
Speak Now World Tour – LiveTaylor Swift2011
Speak NowTaylor Swift2010

Filmography

TitleDateReference
Soldier1998
Last Chance1999
Social Misfits2001
Black Scorpion2001
The Brothers Garcia2002
Dance War: Bruno vs. Carrie Ann2008