The EDM duo consists of Andrew "Drew" Taggart 29, the band's main songwriter and live vocalist. Alex Pall, 34, co-writes and plays the piano on some songs.Source: Tim Mosenfelder / WireImage / Getty Images
Breakthough
In 2014 The Chainsmokers hit their breakthough in the music industry with single "#selfie" which hit number 1 in several countries.Source: Debra L Rothenberg / WireImage / Getty Images
Success
According to forbes 2019 Top Paid Celebrities, The Chainsmokers are the TOP paid DJs of 2019, beating Calvin Harris after 6 years. Since their début EP was relesed in 2015, The Chainsmokers have set records, winning New Artist of the Year, Best New Pop Artist, Dance Artist of the Year, Favorite Pop/Rock Band/Duo/Group and Favorite Electronic/Dance Music Artist. In 2016 they won Collaboration of the Year for their song "Don't Let me down". In 2017, they also won Collaboration of the Year for their song "Closer" Ft. Halsey and Dance Album of the Year for their album Collage. In 2018, they won Dance Artist of the Year, Dance Album of the Year for their album "Memories... Do Not Open" also Best Collaboration for their song "Something Just Like This" Featuring Coldplay. Source: Steve Granitz / WireImage / Getty Image
