Andra Day
American singer
Cassandra Monique Batie[1] (born December 30, 1984), known by her stage name Andra Day, is an American singer-songwriter, and actress. In 2015, she released her debut album, Cheers to the Fall.[2] Her best known single is "Rise Up", was which nominated for the Grammy Award for Best R&B Performance.[3]
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| Birth name | Cassandra Monique Batie |
| Born | December 30, 1984 Edmonds, Washington, U.S. |
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| Years active | 2012–present |
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| Website | andraday |
In 2021, she played Billie Holiday in the biopic The United States vs. Billie Holiday. She won a Golden Globe Award and was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actress.
Her stage name was inspired by Holiday, whose nickname was "Lady Day".[4]
References
change- ↑ Reese, Alexis (February 26, 2021). "Andra Day: 5 Things To Know About The Leading Lady From 'The United States Vs. Billie Holiday'". BET. Retrieved March 1, 2021.
- ↑ Phull, Hardeep (December 18, 2015). "This singer was shocked by Stevie Wonder's blind jokes". New York Post. Archived from the original on June 13, 2016. Retrieved July 8, 2016.
- ↑ McCarty, Sarah A. (December 2015). "Andra Day: The Best of What's Next". Paste. Archived from the original on August 16, 2016. Retrieved July 8, 2016.
- ↑ Arnold, Chuck (February 26, 2021). "Golden Globe winner Andra Day still 'recovering' from Billie Holiday role". New York Post. Retrieved March 1, 2021.
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