Annalisa

Annalisa Scarrone, born on August 5, 1985, is an acclaimed Italian singer-songwriter and record producer, widely recognized for her captivating voice and songwriting prowess. She first gained prominence as a contestant on the tenth season of the popular Italian talent show Amici di Maria De Filippi, where she secured a remarkable second place. This pivotal moment in her career paved the way for her participation in the prestigious Sanremo Music Festival, where she debuted in 2013 with the enchanting song 'Scintille'.

Over the years, Annalisa has graced the Sanremo stage a total of six times, achieving podium finishes on two occasions: in 2018 with 'Il mondo prima di te' and in 2024 with 'Sinceramente'. Her musical journey reached a significant milestone in 2023 when she topped the Italian singles chart for the first time with her hit 'Mon amour', marking her as the first female solo artist to achieve this feat in over three years.

Throughout her illustrious career, Annalisa has amassed numerous accolades, including a Global Force Award at the Billboard Women in Music 2024, making her the first Italian artist to receive such recognition. She has also been honored with two MTV Europe Music Awards, a Wind Music Award, and a Lutezia Award for her exceptional songwriting. In 2023, Forbes Italia acknowledged her as one of the '100 successful women in Italy', further solidifying her status in the music industry.

With eight albums and forty-five singles to her name, Annalisa has achieved remarkable commercial success, earning fifty-two platinum and fourteen gold certifications, and selling over four million eight hundred thousand copies in Italy, making her the female artist with the highest sales in the country. In addition to her solo work, she has collaborated with renowned artists such as David Guetta and Fedez, and has penned songs for notable musicians including Gianna Nannini and Benji & Fede.

Beyond her musical endeavors, Annalisa showcased her versatility as a television personality by hosting the documentary series Tutta colpa di... on Italia 1 from 2015 to 2019, where she explored the lives of iconic scientists. In 2024, in a fitting tribute to her impact, the main-belt asteroid (20014) 1991 RM29 was named Annalisa in her honor.