Haley Reinhart
An American singer with a smoky, jazz-infused voice who transformed from an Idol contender into a genre-blurring independent artist.
Born 1990 (age 36)·American singer·Birthday: September 9·Millennials
Biography
Haley Reinhart arrived on American Idol not as a polished pop product, but as a throwback force of nature. With a voice that seemed to carry the grit and glamour of a bygone jazz club, she stood out in Season 10, finishing third but leaving a deeper impression than many winners. Her post-Idol journey has been one of artistic self-discovery, shrugging off major-label expectations to forge her own path. She dove headfirst into retro-soul and jazz, collaborating with icons like Postmodern Jukebox, where her cover of 'Creep' became a viral sensation. Reinhart's music now lives in a stylish, self-defined space, blending original songwriting with timeless vocal stylings. She has built a loyal following not through reality TV fame, but through the undeniable, lived-in character of her voice and a clear commitment to the music she loves.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Haley was born in 1990, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Haley Was Born
The biggest hits of 1990
#1 Movie
Home Alone
Best Picture
Dances with Wolves
#1 TV Show
Roseanne
Haley's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1990Born
Hubble Space Telescope launched; Germany reunifies
Gas: $1.15/galHome: $79,100Min wage: $3.80/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"Hold On" — Wilson PhillipsBest Picture: Dances with Wolves
1995Started school
Oklahoma City bombing; Windows 95 released
Gas: $1.15/galHome: $96,500Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Gangsta's Paradise" — CoolioBest Picture: Braveheart
2003Became a teenager
US invades Iraq; Human Genome Project completed
Gas: $1.59/galHome: $146,000Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"In Da Club" — 50 CentBest Picture: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
2006Could drive
Twitter launches; Pluto reclassified as dwarf planet
Gas: $2.59/galHome: $174,700Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Bad Day" — Daniel PowterBest Picture: The Departed
2008Could vote
Barack Obama elected first Black US president; financial crisis
Gas: $3.27/galHome: $153,100Min wage: $6.55/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Low" — Flo RidaBest Picture: Slumdog Millionaire
2011Turned 21
Osama bin Laden killed; Arab Spring sweeps the Middle East
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $138,400Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Rolling in the Deep" — AdeleBest Picture: The Artist
2020Turned 30
COVID-19 pandemic shuts down the world
Gas: $2.17/galHome: $248,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Blinding Lights" — The WeekndBest Picture: Nomadland
2026Age 36 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Her collaboration with Postmodern Jukebox on a cover of Radiohead's "Creep" amassed hundreds of millions of streams online.
- Became the first American Idol alumna to perform at the Lollapalooza music festival.
- Released multiple studio albums that charted on the Billboard 200, including 'Listen Up!' and 'Lo-Fi Soul'.
- Provided the singing voice for the character of Billie in the 2022 Netflix series 'The Archies'.
Did You Know?
Both of her parents were musicians, and she performed in their band, Midnight, from the age of seven.
She is a trained pianist and also plays the guitar.
She voiced the singing parts for the character of Debbie in the animated film 'The Last Kids on Earth'.
“I just want to sing the songs that make me feel something real.”
