American singer and songwriter, who, at just 18, swept all four general field categories at the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards in 2020, making her the first female and youngest artist to do so and the youngest solo act to win the prestigious Album of the Year award. Eilish began singing at a young age. She gained a following in 2016 when she released her single "Ocean Eyes" on audio distribution platform SoundCloud, subsequently released on the record labels Darkroom and Interscope Records. She is the youngest person and first female to win the four main Grammy categories, Album of the Year, Record of the Year, Song of the Year, and Best New Artist in the same year. She is the daughter of actress and screenwriter Maggie Baird and actor Patrick OConnell, both of whom are also musicians. Eilish is of Irish and Scottish descent. Eilish and her musician brother Finneas frequently collaborate on her music. In an interview published by The Guardian in March 2019, Eilish stated she has never used drugs or smoked. Eilish stated that she has Tourette syndrome, synesthesia, and has experienced depression. She was raised vegetarian and regularly advocates for veganism on social media. Link to Wikipedia biography Read less
Billie Eilish Pirate Baird O'Connell (born December 18, 2001) is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. She first gained attention in 2015 for her song "Ocean Eyes", which she wrote and recorded with her brother, Finneas O'Connell. The song was released on SoundCloud and quickly gained popularity, leading to Eilish being signed to Interscope Records.
Eilish's debut EP, Don't Smile at Me, was released in 2017 and peaked at number one on the US Billboard 200 chart. Her debut studio album, When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?, was released in 2019 and also debuted at number one on the Billboard 200. The album won five Grammy Awards, including Album of the Year and Best New Artist.
Eilish has been praised for her unique musical style, which blends elements of pop, electronica, and R&B. She has also been recognized for her outspokenness on mental health issues and her activism for social justice.