Amos Lee (born Ryan Anthony Massaro; June 22, 1977) is an American singer-songwriter whose musical style encompasses folk, rock and soul. He was born in Philadelphia and graduated from the University of South Carolina with a degree in English. After working as a schoolteacher and bartender he began to pursue a career in music. His manager submitted a demo recording to Blue Note Records which resulted in a recording contract and an association with singer Norah Jones.Since that time Lee has recorded five albums on Blue Note Records and has toured as an opening act for Norah Jones, Bob Dylan, Elvis Costello, Paul Simon, Merle Haggard, Van Morrison, John Prine, Dave Matthews Band, Adele, the Zac Brown Band, Jack Johnson, and The Avett Brothers. His music has appeared on the soundtracks of numerous TV shows and movies. He has performed on several late night TV shows and at a voter registration rally for Barack Obama. In 2011, his album Mission Bell debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart.
University of South Carolina, Cherry Hill High School East, Seattle, WA, United States, Salt Lake City, UT, United States, Jefferson County, CO, USA, Arms of a Woman, Windows Are Rolled Down, Sweet Pea
Nationality
American
Star Sign
Gemini
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Fact
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Was the opening act for Norah Jones on tour
Soundtrack
Title
Year
Status
Character
Conan
TV Series performer - 2 episodes, 2011 - 2016 writer - 2 episodes, 2011 - 2016
The Bachelor
2016
TV Series performer - 1 episode
Dancing with the Stars
2014
TV Series writer - 1 episode
Grey's Anatomy
2006-2014
TV Series performer - 2 episodes
Live from Daryl's House
2014
TV Series documentary writer - 1 episode
Parenthood
2010-2014
TV Series performer - 2 episodes
Safe Haven
2013/I
performer: "Violin"
Private Practice
TV Series performer - 2 episodes, 2011 - 2012 writer - 2 episodes, 2011 - 2012
Dancing with the Stars
2012
TV Series 1 episode
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
TV Series performer - 2 episodes, 2011 writer - 2 episodes, 2011
Peace, Love, & Misunderstanding
2011
performer: "What's Been Going On"
Late Night with Jimmy Fallon
TV Series performer - 1 episode, 2011 writer - 1 episode, 2011
Late Show with David Letterman
TV Series performer - 1 episode, 2011 writer - 1 episode, 2011
Men in Trees
2008
TV Series performer - 1 episode
Alles is liefde
2007
performer: "Seen It All Before" / writer: "Seen It All Before" - as A. Lee