Taylor Dayne

Singer-songwriter with hit 'Tell It to My Heart'

Taylor Dayne - Singer-songwriter with hit 'Tell It to My Heart'
Born

March 7th, 1962
63 years ago

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

United States

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Originating from New York, Taylor Dayne gained prominence in the late 1980s and early 1990s as a pop singer-songwriter. 'Tell It to My Heart' soared to commercial success, marking a significant breakthrough with its placement on the Billboard Hot 100. Dayne explored acting alongside her music career, appearing in various television shows and films. The artist's distinctive voice and powerful ballads contributed to a prolific career, leading to multiple awards and nominations, including a Grammy nomination. Dayne's music remains influential, with several hits maintaining a presence in pop culture.

Released the multi-platinum album 'Tell It to My Heart'

Achieved number one hits on the Billboard Hot 100

Received a Grammy nomination for Best New Artist

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