Rita Coolidge is an American musician best known for playing Singer for the song (your Love Keeps Lifting Me) Higher and Higher.
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Best Known For:The song (Your Love Keeps Lifting Me) Higher and Higher
Breakthrough:Breakthrough with Anytime... Anywhere album in 1977
10 Quick Facts About Rita Coolidge
- Full Name: Rita Coolidge
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Entertainer
- Known For: The song (Your Love Keeps Lifting Me) Higher and Higher
- Date of Birth: May 1, 1945
- Age: 81 years old
- Place of Birth: Lafayette, Tennessee
- Marital Status: Divorced
- Spouse / Partner: Kris Kristofferson
- Children: Casey
Rita Coolidge Age
Rita Coolidge is about 81 years old as of 2026. Rita Coolidge was born in 1945.
Education
She attended Florida State University, where she studied Art.
- Florida State University
- Field of Study: Art
Rise to Fame
Rita Coolidge rose to prominence for her role for the song (Your Love Keeps Lifting Me) Higher and Higher.
Notable Works
Notable screen roles include (Your Love Keeps Lifting Me) Higher and Higher and We're All Alone.
- Work: (Your Love Keeps Lifting Me) Higher and Higher (Singer, 1977)
- Work: We're All Alone (Singer, 1977)
Awards & Achievements
- Grammy Award for Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal — The Recording Academy — From the Bottle to the Bottom (with Kris Kristofferson)
Rita Coolidge Family & Relationships
Rita Coolidge is divorced. She has 1 child, Casey.
- Father: Dick Coolidge
- Mother: Charlotte Coolidge
- Siblings:
- Priscilla Coolidge
- Linda Coolidge
- Children:
- Casey (1974)
Personal Information
- Full Name: Rita Coolidge
- Gender: Female
- Occupation: Entertainer
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: May 1, 1945
- Age: 81
- Birthday: May 1
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus
- Place of Birth: Lafayette, Tennessee
Family & Relationships
- Father: Dick Coolidge
- Mother: Charlotte Coolidge
- Siblings: 2 siblings
- Marital Status: Divorced
- Spouse / Partner: Kris Kristofferson
- Children: Casey
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $63,000–$563,000 (Estimated range)
- Net Worth: $435,000–$10,875,000 (Estimated range)
- Source of Income: Performances, recordings and potentially royalties
Related Biographies
- Kris Kristofferson(Spouse • Ex-husband; married 1973–1980)
Online Presence
- Website:https://www.ritacoolidge.com
