Melissa Etheridge Set to Marry Long-term Partner

Singer-Songwriter Melissa Etheridge has announced plans to marry partner, Hollywood actress Tammy Lynn Michaels.

The 33 year-old Michaels gave birth to the couple’s twins, son Miller Steven and daughter Johnnie Rose, back in 2006.

Etheridge also has two children, daughter Bailey Jean and son Beckett from a previous relationship with Julie Cypher. Crosby, Stills & Nash guitarist David Crosby was the sperm donor for her first two children.  The donor of the sperm for the twins has not been disclosed.

According to a quote in the New York Daily News, Etheridge said,“We have four children and we”re trying to find the right time.”

The couple entered into a civil partnership in 2003, but plan to make things official now that gay marriage has been legalized in California.

“We are so grateful for the blessings from our friends and family as we commence our vows, and begin the rest of our lives together.”