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United States Andra Day is an acclaimed singer and actress, known for her powerful vocal performances and compelling acting roles, bringing a unique blend of artistry to music and film.
Andra Day partnered with Music Will to expand music education in her childhood community in San Diego, aiming to bring music education back to the area.
Andra Day partnered with Bloomingdale's for their holiday campaign, discussing her involvement and favorite holiday style finds.
Andra Day partnered with Coca-Cola and McDonald's in a branding initiative that saw her image on approximately 50 million McDonald's cups, as part of the 'Share a Cup' lyrics program. This partnership also included a sweepstakes for consumers to see her perform at the Essence Music Festival and was instrumental in empowering women.
Andra Day participated in an event with the National Museum of African American History and Culture, alongside Congressional Black Caucus Chair Joyce Beatty, discussing Billie Holiday's legacy and the power of music.
Andra Day collaborated with music legend Stevie Wonder in an Apple TV advertisement, showcasing her rising star power and broad appeal.
Andra Day used her platform in partnership with Global Citizen and Cadillac House to raise her voice against poverty in an intimate event.
In September 2015, Andra Day's song "Rise Up" was featured in an advertisement for Beats by Dre, starring tennis player Serena Williams.
Cassandra Monique Batie, known professionally as Andra Day, was born on December 30, 1984, in Edmonds, Washington. She relocated to Southern California at age three, growing up in Southeast San Diego. Her early interest in performing arts was fostered at Valencia Park Elementary School, and she later attended the San Diego School of Creative and Performing Arts, graduating in 2003. At 12, she was introduced to jazz vocalists like Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, and Dinah Washington, who became significant early influences. Before her breakthrough, Day worked various jobs, including a children’s entertainer.
Day’s career trajectory began in 2010 when Stevie Wonder’s then-wife, Kai Millard, noticed her performing and introduced her to Wonder. This connection eventually led to her collaboration with producer Adrian Gurvitz. In 2011, she signed a development deal with Buskin Records, and in 2013, secured a record deal with Warner Bros. Records. This was partly due to the popularity of her unplugged covers and mashups on her YouTube channel. Her debut album, “Cheers to the Fall,” was released on August 28, 2015, receiving critical acclaim. The album earned her two Grammy nominations in 2016 for Best R&B Album and Best R&B Performance for her hit single “Rise Up.” She made her Grammy stage debut that same year, performing a duet with Ellie Goulding, and later sang “Rise Up” at The White House.
In 2021, Day made her acting debut portraying Billie Holiday in “The United States vs. Billie Holiday.” Her performance earned her a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama and an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress. She also won a Grammy Award for Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media for the film’s soundtrack. Other acting roles include “Marshall” (2017), “Cars 3” (2017) as the voice of Sweet Tea, and upcoming roles in “The Deliverance” (2024) and “Percy Jackson and the Olympians” (Season 2) as Athena.
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