Cassadee Pope is an American pop-punk singer and musician recognized for being the lead vocalist of the famous pop-rock band Good Monday.” The band released numerous hit albums and gained worldwide fame.
The singer first came to the limelight in December 2012 when she won the singing reality competition show “The Voice” season 3. That same year, Cassadee embarked on a solo career, releasing her debut EP “Cassadee Pope” in May.
Cassadee Pope Biography
| Name | Cassadee Pope |
| Profession | American Pop and Country Singer |
| Height | 163 cm (5 Feet 4 Inches) |
| Weight | 58 kg (128 lbs) |
| Birthplace | West Palm Beach, Florida, United States |
| Nationality | American |
Early Life
Cassadee Blake Pope (born on August 28, 1989, 36 years old), in West Palm Beach, Florida, to parents Lenny Pope and Lori Pope. Cassadee grew up with her sister, Ashley Pope. She has always had a passion for music since her childhood.
Cassadee started singing in middle school. While studying at Wellington High School, she teamed up with her best friend Mike Gentile and formed a band, “Blake.” However, the band didn’t last long and disbanded shortly.
Career
Pope rose to fame in 2008 when she and her friend Gentile formed a band called “Hey Monday.” They searched for more members for the group and found Michael, Jersey, Alex Lipshaw, Moriarty, and Elliot James.
Eventually, they launched a pop-rock band called Hey Monday and began recording music. In October 2008, their debut studio album, “Hold on Tight” emerged. It contains 11 tracks, including the two tracks written by Pope.
Before the band would release their first EP, the group member, James, decided to leave Hey Monday. However, other members continued to record their music, including their debut extended play, “Beneath It All,” which came out in August 2010.
The band announced their first US tour to promote their debut album after its release. The following year, Hey Monday dropped their Christmas EP and took an indefinite hiatus. At the beginning of 2012, the band went on their first solo acoustic tour, the “East and West Coasts tour.”
2012, Pope began her solo career by releasing her first album, “Cassadee Pope,” in May. The project features four tracks, including “Secondhand,” “Original Love,” “I Guess We’re Cool,” and “Told You So.”
In early 2013, Pope’s music caught the attention of a famous label, “Republic Nashville,” with whom she signed. Later that year, she released the song “Wasting All These Tears,” which became the lead single from her solo album. It was a big hit, peaking at #37 on the Billboard Hot 100 and selling over 125k units in its first week of release.
In October 2013, Pope released her debut studio album, “Frame by Frame,” which reached number one on the US Country Albums chart. Following her success, she embarked on a tour, spending the entire 2014 on tours with Dierks Bentley and Tim McGraw.
In February 2019, Cassadee dropped her full-length studio album “Stages. The album contains her previously released single, “I Am Invincible,” which came out in 2015. This project also includes singles such as “Take You Home,” “One More Red Light,” “I’ve Been Good,” and “If My Heart Had a Heart.”
The singer released her third album, “Thrive,” in October 2021 with singles like “What the Stars See” and “Say It First.” Cassadee Pope has a net worth of $4 million.
Aside from releasing her music or working with the band Hey Monday, Pope often works for other artists. In 2008, she was featured in the rock band Fall Out Boy’s music video for their “America’s Suitehearts” track.
Later, she appeared on the remix version of the song “Take My Hand” by The Cab. In 2009, she featured on the mixtape “Welcome to the New Administration,” released by Fall Out Boy.
Pope gained popularity in showbiz when she competed on the singing competition “The Voice” in its third season. She was chosen by singer Blake Shelton and performed his song “Over You,” which went viral. That track reached #1 on the iTunes chart and cracked PSY’s Gangnam Style.
Pope earned more success in this competition show when she performed Sarah Buxton’s “Stu*id Boy,” which debuted at #1 on iTunes. The singer won The Voice season 3.
Personal Life
In 2009, Cassadee Pope began dating Rian Dawson, a drummer of the famous band “All Time Low.” After dating for several years, they eventually got engaged in early 2017. But the couple broke up in July of that year.
In December 2017, Pope began dating British actor and musician Sam Palladio. The two are in a happy relationship and often appear together on occasions.
Career Highlights
- Being lead singer for the famous pop band “Hey Monday.”
- Cassadee Pope (Self-titled EP, 2012)
- Being a winner of the 3rd season of “The Voice.”
- Frame by Frame (Debut album, 2013)
- 2017 Grammy Award, Best Country Duo/Group Performance _ Nomination
Cassadee Pope Net Worth
Cassadee Pope is an American pop-punk singer and musician with a net worth of $4 Million.