Billie Eilish

American singer and Grammy winner

Billie Eilish - American singer and Grammy winner
Born

December 18th, 2001
23 years ago

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

United States

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Born in December 2001, a prominent singer gained recognition with the release of the single 'Ocean Eyes' in 2015. The debut studio album, 'When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?', released in 2019, achieved commercial success and critical acclaim. The artist's unique musical style, often blending pop with elements of electronic music and alternative influences, resonated widely with audiences. A series of successful singles followed, including 'Bad Guy' and 'Everything I Wanted'. The artist received multiple Grammy Awards, including Record of the Year and Song of the Year in 2020, cementing a strong presence in the music industry.

'Ocean Eyes'

'When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?'

multiple Grammy Awards including Record of the Year

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