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<a href="/biography/taylor-goldsmith">Taylor Dawes Goldsmith</a> is an American <a href="/biography/taylor-goldsmith">singer-songwriter</a>, musician, and record producer. He is best known as the lead vocalist, guitarist, and principal songwriter for <a href="/biography/taylor-goldsmith">Dawes</a>, a prominent American folk-rock band. Goldsmith is also widely recognized as the husband of actress and <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mandy_Moore">singer</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mandy_Moore">Mandy Moore</a>.

<h2>Early Life and Education</h2>

Taylor Goldsmith was born on August 16, 1985, in Los Angeles, California. He is the eldest <a href="/biography/taylor-goldsmith">son</a> of Lenny and Kathy Goldsmith. His father, Lenny Goldsmith, was the lead singer for the soul-funk band Tower of Power during the 1980s. Taylor’s younger brother, Griffin Goldsmith, is also a member of <a href="/biography/taylor-goldsmith">Dawes</a>, serving as its drummer.

Goldsmith spent his childhood in California and began showing an interest in music at an early age, influenced by his father’s career. He attended Juan Cabrillo Elementary before transferring to Malibu High School following the family’s move to Malibu. While in high school, he met <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blake_Mills">guitarist</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blake_Mills">Blake Mills</a>. The two bonded over their shared love of music and began collaborating, which sparked Taylor’s interest in pursuing music professionally. He took up guitar, singing, and keyboard through school and extracurricular music programs.

<h2>Formation of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Simon_Dawes">Simon Dawes</a></h2>

In 2002, Taylor Goldsmith and <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blake_Mills">Blake Mills</a> formed the rock band <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Simon_Dawes">Simon Dawes</a>. The group saw various lineup changes, eventually including <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wylie_Gelber">Wylie Gelber</a>, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Damon_Webb">Damon Webb</a>, Grant Powell, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alex_Orbison">Alex Orbison</a>, Dylan Grombocher, and Griffin Goldsmith. In 2006, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Simon_Dawes">Simon Dawes</a> released its only full-length album, Carnivore.

Shortly after the release, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blake_Mills">Blake Mills</a> departed the band, leading to its dissolution in 2007. Goldsmith subsequently focused on creating a new musical project that would mark the next phase of his career.

<h2>Rise of <a href="/biography/taylor-goldsmith">Dawes</a></h2>

In 2009, Goldsmith founded the folk-rock band <a href="/biography/taylor-goldsmith">Dawes</a> with core members <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wylie_Gelber">Wylie Gelber</a>, Tay Strathairn, and his brother Griffin Goldsmith. The band gained attention for its debut album, North Hills, released under ATO Records. The album’s success helped establish <a href="/biography/taylor-goldsmith">Dawes</a>’ reputation as a leading act within modern Americana music.

Since its formation, <a href="/biography/taylor-goldsmith">Dawes</a> has released several critically acclaimed albums, including Nothing Is Wrong (2011), Stories Don’t End (2013), All Your Favorite Bands (2015), We’re All Gonna Die (2016), Passwords (2018), and Good Luck with Whatever (2020), the latter of which was released under Rounder Records. <a href="/biography/taylor-goldsmith">Dawes</a> has developed a loyal fan base and continues to be a staple at major folk-rock and Americana festivals.

Goldsmith’s current bandmates include <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wylie_Gelber">Wylie Gelber</a> (bass), Lee Pardini (keyboards), and Griffin Goldsmith (drums). The band continues to tour and record new music, with work underway on its seventh studio album.

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<h2>Collaborations and Other Projects</h2>

Outside of <a href="/biography/taylor-goldsmith">Dawes</a>, Taylor Goldsmith has been involved in several notable collaborations. He was part of the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Middle_Brother_(band)">trio</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Middle_Brother_(band)">Middle Brother</a>, along with <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matthew_Logan_Vasquez">Matt Vasquez</a> of Delta Spirit and <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_McCauley">John McCauley</a> of Deer Tick. The group released a self-titled album, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Middle_Brother_(band)">Middle Brother</a>, in March 2011, which was well received in indie-folk circles.

Goldsmith contributed to the 2014 project The New Basement Tapes, a collective of artists brought together by producer T Bone Burnett. The group, including <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marcus_Mumford">Marcus Mumford</a>, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jim_James">Jim James</a>, and <a href="/biography/elvis-costello">Elvis Costello</a>, wrote and recorded music based on recently uncovered <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bob_Dylan">Bob Dylan</a> lyrics from the late 1960s. Goldsmith co-wrote songs such as “Kansas City,” “Liberty Street,” “When I Get My Hands on You,” “Florida Key,” and “Diamond Ring.”

He has also collaborated with music legends such as <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jackson_Browne">Jackson Browne</a> and <a href="/biography/john-fogerty">John Fogerty</a>. In addition, Goldsmith co-wrote the majority of the songs on <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mandy_Moore">singer-actress</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mandy_Moore">Mandy Moore</a>’s seventh studio album, Silver Landings, released in 2020, marking her return to music after a long hiatus. He also contributed to projects such as <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brandon_Flowers">Brandon Flowers</a>’ The Desired Effect.

<h2>Personal Life and Net Worth</h2>

Goldsmith began dating <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mandy_Moore">Mandy Moore</a> in 2015 after she liked a post of his on Instagram, leading to an ongoing exchange of messages and eventual meetings in person. The couple got engaged in September 2017 and married on November 18, 2018, in Los Angeles.

The couple announced their first pregnancy in September 2020 through social media. <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mandy_Moore">Mandy Moore</a> gave birth to their son, August Harrison Goldsmith, in February 2021. Known for their adventurous spirit, the pair has also climbed Mount Kilimanjaro together.

Taylor Goldsmith's career as a singer-songwriter and record producer has earned him widespread respect in the music industry and an estimated net worth of $10 million. <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mandy_Moore">Mandy Moore</a>’s net worth is estimated at $14 million, attributed to her successful career as both a recording artist and actress, notably starring in the acclaimed television series This Is Us.

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