Lana Del Rey

Born Elizabeth Woolridge Grant on June 21, 1985, Lana Del Rey is an acclaimed American singer-songwriter whose music delves into themes of glamor, romance, and nostalgia, often drawing inspiration from pop culture and Americana spanning the 1950s to the 1970s. Raised in upstate New York, she relocated to New York City in 2005 to chase her musical aspirations, which led to her breakthrough in 2011 with the viral hit 'Video Games'. This success paved the way for a recording contract with Polydor and Interscope.

Del Rey's second album, 'Born to Die', released in 2012, marked a significant turning point in her career, showcasing a moody, hip hop-inflected sound that resonated with audiences worldwide. The album not only topped numerous charts but also set a record for the longest-charting album by a woman on the US Billboard 200. Following this, she achieved further success with her subsequent albums, 'Ultraviolence' (2014) and 'Lust for Life' (2017), both of which topped the US charts.

Her sixth studio album, 'Norman Fucking Rockwell!' (2019), received critical acclaim and was nominated for Album of the Year at the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards. It was also recognized as one of the '500 Greatest Albums of All Time' by Rolling Stone. In 2023, she released her ninth studio album, 'Did You Know That There's a Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd', featuring the critically acclaimed single 'A&W', which was celebrated as one of the '500 Greatest Songs of All Time'.

In addition to her music career, Del Rey has made significant contributions to film soundtracks, including the hit 'Young and Beautiful' for 'The Great Gatsby' and 'Once Upon a Dream' for 'Maleficent'. Her artistic endeavors also extend to literature, with the publication of her poetry and photography collection, 'Violet Bent Backwards over the Grass', in 2020. Recognized for her influence, she has received numerous accolades, including an MTV Video Music Award and multiple Grammy nominations, solidifying her status as one of the most influential singer-songwriters of the 21st century.