Lisa Cimorelli Fact Check: Her Music Career, Marriage to Chad Gilbert, and the True Timeline
By Sarah Jenkins
The pairing of a pop-vocal sister-group singer and a pioneer of late-1990s melodic pop-punk surprised many casual observers. Chad Gilbert, a founding guitarist and principal songwriter for Florida band New Found Glory, had operated in alternative rock touring circuits for more than two decades. Their paths crossed in Nashville, where both had established roots within the city's diverse songwriting community.
They confirmed their relationship publicly in 2019, sharing mutual appreciation for songwriting, faith, and family values. Gilbert proposed in December 2019, and the pair planned their wedding amid the disruptions of the 2020 pandemic. On October 3, 2020, they held an intimate wedding ceremony at The Mill at Lebanon in Tennessee, surrounded by close family, including Lisa’s sisters. Less than a year later, in July 2021, Lisa gave birth to their daughter, Lily May Gilbert.
Sarah Jenkins is a veteran tech journalist with over 12 years of experience covering artificial intelligence, mobile innovations, and digital ethics. Her insights have appeared in leading technology publications worldwide.
