Bio

TAYLOR DAYNE is an American singer, songwriter and record producer. She has achieved 8 consecutive Top 10 hits on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and is best known for her 1988 worldwide hit single “Tell It to My Heart”. Dayne has sold over 75 million records worldwide and has earned numerous awards, including two Grammy nominations and two American Music Awards. She has starred in multiple Broadway shows and was featured on the soundtrack of cult classic Clueless.

Early Life

Dayne was born Leslie Wunderman in Baldwin, New York on March 7, 1962. She was raised in Long Island where she studied classical music at the age of 12 and sang in local theater productions as a teenager.

Career

Dayne made her recording debut in 1987 with the single “Tell It To My Heart” which topped the US Billboard Hot 100 chart for two weeks in 1988 and was a major hit worldwide. Her debut album Tell It To My Heart was certified Platinum, selling over 5 million copies throughout the world. Dayne's second album Can't Fight Fate became her most successful album to date, being certified 2x Platinum and spawning 4 Top 10 singles including “Love Will Lead You Back” which reached #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 Chart.

Collaborations

Dayne has collaborated with many acclaimed artists such as Kenny Loggins, The Notorious B.I.G., C+C Music Factory and many others. Her most recent collaboration was on the 2018 single “Breathe Again” with Greek artist Despina Vandi.

Discography

Dayne has released 8 studio albums: Tell It To My Heart (1987), Can't Fight Fate (1989), Soul Dancing (1993), Naked Without You (1998), Hot Nights (2006), Satisfied (2008), She's Back (2011) and Sogno (2013). She has also released five compilation albums and many singles.