Julianne Hough Bio - Julianne Hough Biography

Julianne Hough: Biography

Julianne is an American born dancer/actress/singer/songwriter. She became instantly famous when she got a job on Dancing with the Stars season 4. She went on to win the season 4 and 5 competitions of Dancing with the Stars. She has also begun her Country Music singing career with the release of the single "Will You Dance With Me" in May 2007 and released her first album in May of 2008.

On July 17, 2008, Julianne was nominated for an Emmy in the category of "Outstanding Choreography" for her work on Dancing with the Stars.(edit)
In 2008, Julianne began an ad campaign for Wrigley's Juicy Fruit gum in which she sings and dances.(edit)
Julianne partner on season seven of Dancing With The Stars is 18 year-old Cody Linley. He is the youngest contestant ever to compete on the show.(edit)
Julianne was ranked #30 in Maxim's Hot 100 Women 2008.(edit)
Julianne released her self-titled debut album on May 20, 2008 on the Mercury Nashville Records label. Her first single, "That Song in My Head", was a Top 40 hit on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts.(edit)
Julianne's season 5 Dancing with the Stars partner was H�lio Castroneves. They were eventually voted as the winning couple, her second consecutive win.(edit)
Julianne will tour in the summer of 2008 with Brad Paisley to support her debut album Julianne Hough which includes the single "That Song in My Head."(edit)
Her Dancing with the Stars Season 6 dance partner is Adam Carolla. they were eliminated from the show on April 8, 2008.(edit)
Julianne was ranked #13 on Entertainment Tonight's "Hot List of 2007."(edit)
Julianne and her partner Apolo Anton Ohno received the first perfect score on Dancing with the Stars 4.(edit)
Julianne is the reigning International Latin Youth Champion and Junior Blackpool World Latin Champion. She is the youngest to win either award as well as the first American to win either award.(edit)
Julianne currently lives in Los Angeles, California, to pursue her desire to be an actress, singer and dancer.(edit)
Julianne has her own website and MySpace page to keep in contact with her fans.(edit)
Julianne lists her current (2007) occupation as dance instructor and college student.(edit)
Julianne does not drink or smoke.(edit)
Julianne's favorite books include The Lord of the Rings, Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, To Kill a Mockingbird, The Scarlet Letter and anything by Nicholas Sparks.(edit)
Julianne's hobbies include snow boarding, skiing, water skiing, wake boarding and sky diving.(edit)
Julianne's religion is Mormon.(edit)
Julianne's Zodiac Sign is Cancer.(edit)
Julianne is 5'4" tall.(edit)
Julianne's favorite TV shows include 24, Friends, The Simpsons, Alias, The Family Guy, So You Think You Can Dance and Dancing With the Stars.(edit)
Aside from dancing, Julianne is also a singer and songwriter.(edit)
When Julianne was 10 her family moved to London for 5 years to train with her coaches.(edit)
Julianne is a natural blonde.(edit)
Julianne has 10 siblings.(edit)
Julianne's season 4 dance partner on Dancing with the Stars was Apolo Anton Ohno. They were selected as the winners.(edit)
Julianne helped to choreograph Gwen Stefani's Wind It Up music video.(edit)

Julianne: I've always wanted to sing country music. I've grown up with country music. I love how real everybody is, not just the artists, but the fans.(edit)
Julianne: I knew if I stayed in London my whole life would be dancing. I'd won almost every major title you can. I thought 'This really isn't my passion. I really want to sing,' and I knew I wouldn't be able to if I stayed there.(edit)
Julianne: A lot of people know me as a dancer, but this album shows a different side of me. I've experienced a lot for someone my age that a lot of people will be able to relate to.(edit)
Julianne: Apolo finds some of the dance movements very awkward. To turn out and open up the hips is, for him, very difficult. But he listens to everything I say and really tries to do exactly what I say, when I say it.(edit)