Margo Price has built her music career through years of songwriting, touring, and persistence rather than overnight success. Born in Aledo, Illinois, on April 15, 1983, she eventually made Nashville her home and became known for her country and Americana music. Her breakthrough came with Midwest Farmer’s Daughter in 2016, followed by albums that expanded her sound and audience. She is also a songwriter, producer, author, and mother, with her personal experiences often finding their way into her music.
Margo Price – Quick Bio Table
Margo Price – Personal & Career Details
Information
Full Name
Margo Rae Price
Date of Birth
April 15, 1983
Height
Not officially confirmed; commonly reported online estimates should be treated cautiously
Age
43 years old (as of September 2026)
Birthplace
Aledo, Illinois, United States
Nationality
American
Profession
Singer-songwriter, musician, record producer, and author
Famous For
Country and Americana music, songwriting, and her breakthrough album Midwest Farmer’s Daughter
Genres
Country, Americana, outlaw country, country-soul
Education
Northern Illinois University; she left college in 2003 to pursue music
Spouse
Jeremy Ivey
Married
Yes — married in 2008
Children
Judah and Ramona; her son Ezra died shortly after birth in 2010
Parents
Her mother is publicly mentioned in interviews; detailed information about both parents is limited
Siblings
Not reliably documented in major public biographies
Nickname
No widely established official nickname
Hobbies & Interests
Music, songwriting, performing, and creative work; a definitive personal hobby list is not publicly established
Hair Color
Blonde/light brown appearance in public photographs
Eye Color
Not reliably documented
Weight
Not officially confirmed
Instagram
Official Instagram is linked through Margo Price’s official social profiles
Debut Solo Album
Midwest Farmer’s Daughter (2016)
Other Major Albums
All American Made (2017), That’s How Rumors Get Started (2020), Strays (2023), Hard Headed Woman (2025)
Early Bands
Secret Handshake, Buffalo Clover, and Margo & the Pricetags
Years Active
2013–present
Record Labels
Third Man Records and Loma Vista
Musical Instruments
Vocals, acoustic guitar, piano, and drums
Memoir
Maybe We’ll Make It
Career Breakthrough
The release of Midwest Farmer’s Daughter in 2016
Awards & Recognition
Her career includes Grammy nominations and Americana/country music recognition
Net Worth
Estimated $5–8 Million
Current Career
Active recording artist, songwriter, producer, author, and live performer
Margo Price Career Timeline
Year
Career Milestone
1983
Born April 15, 1983, in Aledo, Illinois.
2003
Left Northern Illinois University and moved to Nashville to pursue music.
2000s
Performed with musical projects including Buffalo Clover and developed her songwriting career.
2008
Married musician Jeremy Ivey.
2010
Experienced the loss of her infant son Ezra.
2016
Released Midwest Farmer’s Daughter, her breakthrough solo album.
2017
Released All American Made.
2020
Released That’s How Rumors Get Started.
2022
Published her memoir Maybe We’ll Make It.
2023
Released Strays.
2025
Released Hard Headed Woman.
2026
Continued performing, recording and appearing in the Americana music community, including the 2026 Americana Honors & Awards period.
Margo Price Family
Family Member
Information
Husband
Jeremy Ivey, musician and songwriter
Marriage
Married in October 2008
Daughter
Ramona Lynn Ivey
Son
Judah Ivey
Late Son
Ezra, who died in 2010 shortly after birth
Parents
Detailed information about her parents is limited in reliable public sources
Siblings
Not reliably documented
Family Life
Margo and Jeremy have combined family life with their careers in music.
Margo Price Awards & Nominations
Year
Award / Recognition
Result / Detail
2017
Grammy Awards
Nominated for Best New Artist
2017
Americana Honors & Awards
Received recognition within the Americana music community
2018
Grammy Awards
Nominated for Best New Artist-related recognition period
2020s
Americana music awards and honors
Continued to receive industry recognition and nominations
2026
Americana Honors & Awards
Attended the 2026 Americana Honors & Awards in Nashville.
