Paul Sidoti Net Worth: Taylor Swift’s Guitarist, Wife and Career
At a glance
- 2007Joined Taylor Swift on tour
- 1993Started touring with Gary Lewis
- 2011Married Ashley
- 1Swift studio album he played on
Paul Sidoti has been Taylor Swift's lead guitarist since December 2007 and played on Speak Now. His net worth is not public. He married Ashley White in 2011.
Profile
| Job | Guitarist, vocalist |
|---|---|
| Since | December 2007 with Swift |
| Net worth | Not public |
Family
| Wife | Ashley Sidoti |
|---|---|
| Married | 2011 |
| Children | Two, third expected 2025 |
Career
| 1993-1999 | Gary Lewis and the Playboys |
|---|---|
| 2004-2007 | Eric Carmen / Raspberries |
| 2007- | Taylor Swift |
Rumors
| What people say | Sites print big tour pay figures with no source. |
|---|---|
| Little known fact | He teaches guitar, bass and piano over Zoom. |
Did you know
Paul Sidoti played with Def Leppard on CMT Crossroads in 2008.
Rumor check
Is his tour pay public? No.
Paul Sidoti net worth has never been made public, and no reliable outlet has reported his pay from Taylor Swift’s tours [1]. Figures online are guesses.
What is on record is a long working career. He has been Swift’s lead guitarist and a backing vocalist since December 2007, after years backing 1960s acts and the Raspberries.
Below we cover his work history, the album he played on and his life off stage.
Quick facts
JobLead guitarist and vocalist for Taylor Swift since 2007
Age52 in March 2024
WifeAshley Sidoti, married 2011
ChildrenTwo, plus a third expected in 2025
Net worthNot public [1]
Paul Sidoti net worth: what can be said
Touring musicians are paid by private contract, and neither Swift’s team nor Sidoti has shared his terms [1]. So there is no verified figure.
His income comes from several streams listed on his own site: touring, session work, and online guitar, bass and piano lessons. He also released his own single, The First Time I Fell In Love.
Taylor Swift guitarist since 2007
He joined Swift’s touring band in December 2007 and has stayed through every major tour, including the Eras Tour. He also played on her studio album Speak Now.
Touring with Swift has taken him across Europe, Asia, Australia and South America. He has played with her on The Tonight Show, Saturday Night Live, Good Morning America, the Grammy Awards and the American Music Awards, among many TV spots.
He appears in her concert films and releases, including Journey to Fearless, the Speak Now World Tour Live and Miss Americana on Netflix. In 2008 he played with Swift and Def Leppard on CMT Crossroads.
Paul has nothing but positive things to say about Swift and her music.
Us Weekly, March 2024
Before Taylor Swift
- 1993-1999 Bassist for Gary Lewis and the Playboys
- 2004-2007 Guitar, keys and vocals with Eric Carmen and the Raspberries
- Dec 2007 Joins Taylor Swift on tour
With Gary Lewis he backed oldies stars such as Chuck Berry, Lesley Gore and The Temptations. With the Raspberries he appeared on the live releases Live on Sunset Strip and Pop Art Live.
Paul Sidoti wife: Ashley Sidoti
He married Ashley White in 2011, and Swift’s band fan site marked the wedding that July. She now goes by Ashley Sidoti.
In March 2024, during a break in the Eras Tour, the couple welcomed their second child, a son. In 2025, Parade reported they were expecting a third. We do not name the children, who are minors.
On Paul Sidoti age: Us Weekly gave his age as 52 when his son was born in March 2024. His exact birth date is not on public record.
Checked facts
| Claim | Status |
|---|---|
| A specific net worth figure | Not verified |
| Swift guitarist since December 2007 | Confirmed |
| Played on Speak Now | Confirmed |
| Married Ashley White in 2011 | Confirmed |
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Reader questions
What is Paul Sidoti’s net worth?
It is not public; no reliable outlet has reported it.
How long has Paul Sidoti played with Taylor Swift?
Since December 2007.
Who is Paul Sidoti’s wife?
Ashley Sidoti, born Ashley White. They married in 2011.
How old is Paul Sidoti?
He was 52 in March 2024, per Us Weekly.
Did Paul Sidoti play on a Taylor Swift album?
Yes, on Speak Now.
Sources
- Biography (paulsidoti.com, official site)
- Meet Taylor Swift's band (People)
- Taylor Swift's lead guitarist Paul Sidoti welcomes baby boy (Us Weekly, March 12, 2024)
- Congratulations on your wedding, Ashley White and Paul Sidoti (The Swift Agency, July 2011)
- Taylor Swift's guitarist Paul Sidoti expecting third child (Parade)
- Hero graphic: text card made by starsfamilies.com (no free licensed photo found)
