Get to know Veronica Stigeler, the wife of former NFL player and coach Bill Cowher

Get to know Veronica Stigeler, the wife of former NFL player and coach Bill Cowher

Helix Odhiambo, Cyprine Apindi
updated at April 12, 2024 at 9:14 AM

Veronica Stigeler is an American singer and songwriter. She rose to fame after marrying former NFL player and coach Bill Cowher. Her husband was the head coach of the NFL's Pittsburgh Steelers for 15 seasons. She is popularly known by her nickname, Queen V. She has been singing and composing music for decades.

Bill Cowher and Veronica Stigeler attend the Capsule Collection launch dinner and the couple attends the HSS Annual Tribute Dinner
Bill Cowher and Veronica Stigeler attend the Capsule Collection launch dinner and the couple attends the HSS Annual Tribute Dinner. Photo: Dimitrios Kambouris, Eugene Gologursky (modified by author)
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Veronica Stigeler has a powerful singing voice. Besides singing, she is a talented songwriter and composer. Many people recognise her as Bill Cowher's wife. Discover more about her life and career today.

Profile summary

Full name

Veronica Carla Stigeler

Nickname

Queen V

Gender

Female

Date of birth

23 February 1974

Age

50 years (as of 2024)

Place of birth

New York City, New York, USA

Current residence

New York, USA

Nationality

American

Ethnicity

White

Zodiac sign

Pisces

Religion

Christianity

Sexuality

Straight

Height

5 ft 6 in (170 cm)

Weight

121 lb (55 kg)

Hair colour

Dark brown

Eye colour

Green

Marital status

Married

Spouse

Bill Cowher

Step-children

3

Profession

Singer, songwriter, and composer

Facebook

@Queen V

Who is Veronica Stigeler?

Veronica Stigeler is a singer, songwriter, and composer. She goes by the nickname Queen V. She came into the limelight because of her relationship with Bill Cowher, a former football player.

How old is Veronica Stigeler?

Veronica Stigeler's age is 50 years as of 2024. She was born on 23 February 1974, and her Zodiac sign is Pisces.

Where is Veronica Stigeler from?

The singer was born and raised in New York City, United States of America. Her nationality is American, and her ethnicity is White. She resides in New York with her family.

Top-5 facts about Veronica Stigeler
Top-5 facts about Veronica Stigeler. Photo: Dimitrios Kambouris (modified by author)
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Career

Queen V's love for music started at a tender age. She pursued music after completing her studies in New York. She has released multiple albums, EPs, and singles, and her work is loved by numerous people.

She also performs live at bars and pubs in New York City. Some of Veronica Stigeler's songs are listed below.

  • Cry Your Eyes Out
  • Honest
  • Love Are Best of Me
  • Slip Away
  • The Decade of Queen V
  • Critical/One More Time
  • Broken Wings
  • Falling in Love
  • Write Your Song
  • Like You Do
  • Strong
  • Alone
  • Technicolour

Queen V has collaborated with other musicians on her albums and singles. She collaborated with famous artist Lemmy to write the song Wasted from the album The Decade of Queen V (2013). The collection included the track My Machine featuring a guitar solo from Tom Morello.

Veronica has shared the stage with Corey Taylor of Slipknot and Stone Sour. She appeared with Camp Freddy, featuring members of Jane's Addiction, The Cult and Blink-182. Queen V also worked with Grammy-winner Chad Carlson on Bridges Vol. 3.

The New York artist hosted her first Summer Soiree at Rockwood Music Hall in 2023, supported by Bryan Ruby, Margaret Valentine, and Zach Comtois of Better Fires. She performed The Star Spangled Banner at Guaranteed Rate Field on 7 August 2023, ahead of the White Sox and Yankees game.

Veronica Stigeler's band

The American singer has a band that has entertained thousands of fans during their tours across the United States of America. Veronica Stigeler's band won the 2005 WDHA Homegrown Spotlight Battle of the Bands award, the XM Radio contest, and the 2013 Ernie Ball Battle of the Bands accolade.

What is Veronica Stigeler's net worth?

The singer's net worth is yet to be confirmed in the public domain. However, her spouse's net worth information is available. Celebrity Net Worth reports that Bill Cowher's net worth is $18 million.

Who is Queen V married to?

Queen V is married to former NFL linebacker and football coach Bill Cowher. Bill Cowher's age is 66 years as of April 2024. He was born on 8 May 1957, and his Zodiac sign is Taurus.

Cowher was born in Crafton, Pennsylvania, United States of America. He is almost 17 years older than his wife. The linebacker played for the Philadelphia Eagles and Cleveland Browns between 1979-1984.

Where did Bill Cowher coach before the Steelers?

Cowher began coaching at 28 as an assistant for the Cleveland Browns in 1985. He also coached the Kansas City Chiefs before joining the Pittsburgh Steelers.

He resigned from the Steelers in 2006 to become an analyst on The NFL Today on CBS in early 2007. He finished his career with multiple awards and titles, including those listed below.

  • 1 Super Bowl (XL)
  • Eight AFC Division titles
  • AP NFL Coach of the Year (1992) accolade
  • NFL Hall of Fame (2020)

The football legend has also appeared in numerous television series and films, including The Waterboy (1998).

How did Bill Cowher meet his wife?

The former Pittsburgh Steelers head coach met Queen V in 2010, a few months after losing his first wife. The musician reportedly had a previous relationship that ended in a divorce. However, details of Veronica Stigeler's first husband remain unknown.

Cowher and Veronica dated for a few years before tying the knot at a private ceremony on 24 May 2014. In a past interview, Bill Cowher praised his spouse. He said the following words about her.

She's a wonderful person, very talented musician, my best friend, and I'm a very lucky man.
Queen V and Bill Cowher attend CBGB US Premiere Opening Night CBGB Music and Film Festival
Queen V and Bill Cowher attend CBGB US Premiere Opening Night CBGB Music and Film Festival at Landmark Sunshine Cinema in New York City. Photo: Robin Marchant/Getty Images
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Does Bill Cowher have children?

Bill has three daughters from a previous relationship. The former football player married his first spouse, Kaye Young, in 198. Kaye was a North Carolina graduate who played professional basketball in the Women's Pro Basketball League.

Kaye and Bill Cowher's daughters are Meagan Lyn, Lauren Marie, and Lindsay Morgan. Kaye died of skin cancer on 23 July 2010, aged 54.

When the footballer remarried, Meagan, Lauren, and Lindsay became Veronica Stigeler's children. Veronica and her spouse do not have a child together, but she is a stepmother to his daughters with Kaye.

The three girls followed in their mother's footsteps. They play basketball. Meagan and Lauren played basketball at Princeton University, while Lindsay starred for the Wofford and Elon University teams. Meagan married former NHL star Kevin Westgarth in 2011.

Kevin played for the LA Kings, Carolina Hurricanes, and Calgary Flames in the NHL. Lindsay married former LA Lakers and Atlanta Hawks forward Ryan Kelly on 2 August 2014.

How tall is Veronica Stigeler?

Bill Cowher's wife is 5 ft 6 in or 170 cm tall and weighs about 121 lb or 55 kg. She has dark brown hair and green eyes. Her body measurements is 36-29-35 in.

Trivia

  • She supports fundraisers for the LGBT community
  • She considers herself a devout Christian
  • She is a physical fitness enthusiast

Veronica Stigeler, alias Queen V, is a singer, songwriter, and composer. Many recognise her as Bill Cowher's wife. She has a band that does tours across the United States of America.

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Helix Odhiambo
Helix Odhiambo is an award-winning Kenyan journalist and content creator with over 6 years of experience. In 2016, he won the Goal Blaze Correspondent Award for young writers.
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Cyprine Apindi
Cyprine Apindi is a content creator and reporter with over 4 years of experience based in Kenya. She holds a Diploma in Mass Communication from Kenyatta University.