Holly Brook Hafermann, known to the world as Skylar Grey, was born on February 23, 1986. An accomplished American singer-songwriter, guitarist, composer, and pianist, she began her musical journey in 2004 when she signed a publishing deal with Universal Music Publishing Group and a recording contract with Linkin Park's Machine Shop Recordings, initially performing under the name Holly Brook. Her debut studio album, Like Blood Like Honey, was released in 2006, marking her first and only project with the label.
In 2010, Grey's career took a significant turn when she co-wrote the chart-topping single