Andra Day Height, Weight, Age, Boyfriend, Family, Facts, Biography

Andra day is a well-known American singer and songwriter who came in the limelight after her critically acclaimed album Cheers to the Fallreleased in 2015. Before her success, Andra used to post her performances on YouTube which includes her cover songs and mashups. She earned the Powerhouse Award at the Billboard Women in Musicevent in

Andra Day Quick Info
Height5 ft 7.5 in
Weight58 kg
Date of BirthDecember 30, 1984
Zodiac SignCapricorn
Eye ColorHazel

Andra day is a well-known American singer and songwriter who came in the limelight after her critically acclaimed album Cheers to the Fall released in 2015. Before her success, Andra used to post her performances on YouTube which includes her cover songs and mashups. She earned the “Powerhouse Award” at the Billboard Women in Music event in December 2016. She has a huge social media fan base with more than 300k followers on Instagram, more than 500k followers on Twitter, and more than 600k subscribers on YouTube.

Born Name

Cassandra Monique Batie

Nick Name

Andra Day

Sun Sign

Capricorn

Born Place

Spokane, Washington, United States

Residence

Los Angeles, California, United States

Nationality

American

Education

Andra went to Valencia Park Elementary School and generated her interest in performing arts. In 2003, she graduated from San Diego School of Creative and Performing Arts.

Occupation

Singer, Songwriter, Actress

Family

  • Siblings – Jessie (Older Sister)

Manager

Andra is represented by Bassline Management.

Genre

Soul, R&B, Blues, Disco, and Pop

Instruments

Vocals

Labels

  • Warner Bros Records
  • Buskin Records

Build

Slim

Height

5 ft 7.5 in or 171.5 cm

Weight

58 kg or 128 lbs

Boyfriend / Spouse

Andra has dated –

  • Don Bowie (2015) – Andra was rumored to be dating chef Don Bowie in 2015. She often posted pictures with him on social media.

    • In an interview, she revealed that she was in an 8-year long relationship during her days in San Diego. The relationship started when she was 18 years old, however, they broke up later. The breakup was amicable, and she and her ex are on friendly terms.

    Race / Ethnicity

    Black

    Andra has African-American ancestry.

    Hair Color

    Black

    She often tends to dye her hair ‘Blonde’ or ‘Light Brown’.

    Eye Color

    Hazel

    Sexual Orientation

    Straight

    Distinctive Features

    Bouffant Lips

    Brand Endorsements

    Andra has done endorsement work for the winter 2016 assortment of the jewelry brand, Pandora.

    In 2015, she appeared in an Apple TV commercial.

    She has also used her social media presence to endorse brands like –

    • Bulgari
    • Victoria Hayes
    • Christian Louboutin
    • Denibi
    • Laruicci

    Religion

    Christianity

    Best Known For

    Her song Rise Up which was nominated for The Grammy Awards for the “Best R&B Performance” in 2016

    First Album

    Andra Day released her debut studio album titled Cheers to the Fall on August 28, 2015, via Warner Bros. Records.

    First Film

    Andra made her theatrical film debut as Minton’s Singer in the legal drama film Marshall in 2017.

    As a voice actress, she made her theatrical film debut by lending her voice to the character of Sweet Tea in Cars 3 in 2017.

    First TV Show

    She made her first TV show appearance on the talk show The Real in June 2015.

    Andra Day Favorite Things

    Source – InStyle, GlobalGrind.com, Travel And Leisure

    Andra Day Facts

  • At the age of 5, Andra started taking dance lessons.
  • She started singing at an early age and at the age of 12, she got familiar with the sounds of the famous Jazz singers Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, and Dinah Washington.
  • While studying in elementary school, she developed her interest in performing arts.
  • During her primitive years, Andra started singing at First United Methodist Church in Chula Vista, California.
  • After graduating from high school in 2003, Andra used to work as a children’s entertainer.
  • In 2010, while performing at a strip mall, Day came in contact with Kai Millard, a fashion designer and the former wife of Stevie Wonder, which was a significant turning point in her carrier.
  • Day’s YouTube covers, videos, and mashups gave her the chance to sign the deal with the most prominent label, Warner Bros. Records. Her videos were shot in her sister’s room in San Diego.
  • Andra has worked with the famous English singer and songwriter Adrian Curtis Gurvitz on a project including 40 original songs in the past.
  • During her performance at the 2014 Sundance Film Festival, Day met director and producer Shelton Jackson “Spike” Lee, and he got ready to direct the video of her song Forever Mine (2015).
  • In September 2015, Andra’s song Rise Up was used in a commercial for Beats by Dre. The commercial featured the famous tennis player Serena Williams.
  • On October 28, 2016, her first EP Merry Christmas from Andra Day was released.
  • In May 2016, she signed up with McDonald’s and Coca-Cola, and the deal was just a part of “Share a Cup” lyrics program which was inspired by the lyrics from Andra’s song Rise Up. Her photo was imprinted on more than 50 million cups for the promotion of Essence Music Festival which was going to be held in June 2016.
  • Andra has performed at the White House alongside famous artists like Demi Lovato, Leon Bridges, Anthony Hamilton, Yolanda Adams, Usher, and many more.
  • Andra’s first album Cheers to The Fall peaked at the number 3 spot on the US Billboard Top R&B Albums chart and was nominated for the Grammy Award for “Best R&B Album” in 2016.
  • During the 2021 Golden Globes, she won the award in the “Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama” category for her work in the 2021 biographical drama film, The United States vs. Billie Holiday.

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