Who is Anna Clendening?

Anna Clendening is an American singer, songwriter and musician. She gained fame after her YouTube covers of popular songs went viral. She was first discovered by Ellen DeGeneres in 2013, who invited her to perform on her talk show. Her performance garnered enough attention that she soon began to receive invitations from other TV shows. After building a fanbase on YouTube she released her debut single “Boys Like You” in January 2015. The single was a hit and peaked at number 13 on the US iTunes chart. She has since released several other singles including “Good Girls” in 2016, “Fighter” in 2017 and “Lightning” in 2018. Anna has also collaborated with other artists such as Silentó and Jake Miller.

Musical Style

Anna’s music has been described as a mix of pop, rock, folk and R&B. Her lyrics are often personal and heartfelt, exploring themes of love, heartache and self-discovery. Her vocal style is soft yet powerful, which has earned her comparisons to Adele and Christina Perri.

Discography

Anna has released several singles over the years including: “Boys Like You” (2015), “Good Girls” (2016), “Fighter” (2017) and “Lightning” (2018). She has also collaborated with other artists such as Silentó and Jake Miller.

Awards & Achievements

Anna has won multiple awards for her music including an MTV Video Music Award for Best New Artist (2015) and an iHeartRadio Music Award for Best New Artist (2016). She was also nominated for a Teen Choice Award in 2017.

Personal Life

Anna was born in Columbus, Ohio in 1993 and grew up in Cincinnati, Ohio. She currently resides in Los Angeles, California. In addition to music, Anna is also an avid photographer and enjoys traveling.