All four core members of Little Big Town are in their 50s, with birth years ranging from 1969 to 1974.

Current ages (as of late 2024)

Here’s how old the Little Big Town members are, based on their publicly listed birthdays.

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Member Birthdate Approx. age (2024) Notes
Karen Fairchild September 28, 196955 years old in 2024Founding member and one of the lead vocalists.
Kimberly Schlapman October 15, 196955 years old in 2024Original member, known for her bright harmonies.
Jimi Westbrook October 21, 197153 years old in 2024Vocalist and guitarist, married to Karen Fairchild.
Philip Sweet March 18, 197450 years old in 2024Youngest member, shares lead vocals on several hits.

Little Big Town in context

  • The group formed in the late 1990s and has kept the same four-member lineup, which is relatively rare in modern country groups.
  • Their ages line up with a career that has spanned more than two decades, from early-2000s breakout years through Grammy-winning hits like “Pontoon” and “Girl Crush.”

Why their ages get attention

  • Fans often talk about how polished their harmonies sound live, which many attribute to years of singing together and maturing as performers.
  • On forums and fan sites, people frequently bring up their ages as a positive example of a band staying relevant and active well into their 50s.

TL;DR:
Karen Fairchild and Kimberly Schlapman are about 55, Jimi Westbrook is about 53, and Philip Sweet is about 50 as of 2024, based on their publicly known birthdates.

Information gathered from public forums or data available on the internet and portrayed here.