Marcia Hines net worth originates from musical performances, music and television career. She is an American-Australian music icon, actress, composer and television personality.
The Estimated Marcia Hines Net Worth
Marcia Hines net worth value is not publicly available. Nevertheless, her wealth comes from her music and television career.
Career Highlights of Marcia Hines
Musicals
To start off, in 1970, she moved from the United States to Australia to perform in Hair: The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical at just 16 years old. The musical was a success and as a result they went on tour in Australia.
Later on, she performed in Jesus Christ Superstar, the Australian version as Mary Magdalene from 1973 to February 1974.
Music
After the success and tenure of Jesus Christ Superstar, she became a member of the Daly-Wilson Big Band, a jazz orchestra. The band released an album, Daly-Wilson Big Band in 1975.
Marcia Hines covered “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough” and “You Know What It Means to Miss New Orleans?” songs on the album. The band went on tour in Australia, United States, Europe and Soviet Union.
Wizard Records
Afterwards, she signed a contract with Wizard Records in July 1974. Under the record label, she released her first single, “Fire and Rain”, a cover of James Taylor’s song. The cover song topped Australia’s Singles chart at number 17 in May 1975.
From 1976 to 1979, she released five top ten singles. “You” was her most popular hit in October 1977 reaching number two on the Australian Singles Chart.
Subsequently, her albums, Marcia Hines was number four in January 1976, Shining was number three in November 1976, Ladies and Gentlemen was number six in August 1977 and Marcia Hines Live Across Australia was number seven in March 1978.
Midnight Label
After a while, she signed with Midnight label. She released “Your Love Still Brings Me to My Knees” which was among the top ten in 1981.
The following year, her former label released the Greatest Hits album compilation and it was number two in January 1982.
Afterwards, she collaborated with the English-Australian singer Jon English to release an album, Jokers and Queens in July 1982.
She went on tour and thereafter renewed her contract with Midnight label. After a while, she announced the Right Here and Now album in October 1994.
In 1999, she debuted the Time of Our Lives album and it was number seven on the charts.
A few years later, she released the Discothèque album and it topped the Australian charts at number six.
2023 going onwards, she has released the Still Shining: The 50th Anniversary Ultimate Collection album and The Gospel According to Marcia album. The latter was number two on the Australian Independent Label Albums chart.
Television
Marcia Hines made her first television appearance on Countdown, an Australian music television program. As a result it increased her popularity.
Furthermore, her television show series, Marcia Hines Music aired on ABC in 1978 and 1979.
She has been a judge on Australian Idol since the first season in 2003 to 2009, then again in 2024.
The singer played a role in Neighbours television show in 2007.
Book
Marcia Hines has a biography, Diva: the life of Marcia Hines written by Karen Dewey.
Recognitions
In 2009, she was appointed as member, Order of Australia for service to the entertainment industry as a performer, judge and mentor, and to the community through a range of charitable organizations.
She recorded “These Boots Are Made for Walkin”, for season two of The Real Housewives of Melbourne.
The singer is an inductee of the ARIA Hall of Fame.
She recorded the official song for the Australian team at the 2000 Sydney Olympics Games.
Consecutively from 1976 to 1979, she was the top concert attraction.
Marcia Hines was the first female performer to achieve a Platinum record.
For the years 1977 to 1978, she was Australia’s best-selling local act.
Award wins
Marcia Hines won the 2004 Classic Rock Performer of the Year.
She was TV Week’s Queen of Pop, the most popular female performer from 1976 to 1978.
Final Thoughts on Marcia Hines Net Worth
Marcia Hines reflects her ability to reinvent and create music in an inspirational way. In her over 50 years career, she has released 22 albums and sold around 2.8 million copies. Additionally, she has had multiple chart-topping singles and Platinum albums.
