Who is Zella Day?

Zella Day is an alternative pop-singer-songwriter from Arizona. She draws inspiration from her love of literature and classic Americana to create a sound that bridges genres, from folk and country to electronica and indie-pop. Zella has written and released two albums and several EPs, collaborating with artists such as Taylor Swift, Jon Bellion, and Machine Gun Kelly.

Early Life

Zella was born as Zella Day Kerr on March 13th 1995 in Pinetop-Lakeside, Arizona. As a child she moved around due to her dad's job and eventually settled in Apache Junction near Phoenix. Growing up in a family of musicians, Zella developed an interest in music at an early age. At age 8 she started playing the ukulele and writing her own songs. When she was 14 she started performing publicly at local events and festivals.

Career

In 2012, at the age of 17, Zella signed a publishing deal with Universal Music Publishing Group and began working with producers Scott Cutler, Anne Preven and Phil Spector. This resulted in her first EP 'Zella Day' which was released on September 23rd 2014. Following the release of her first EP she gained attention from major labels and media outlets such as MTV and VH1 who labeled her 'One to Watch'. In 2015 she released her second EP 'Kicker' which spawned her biggest hit single 'Hypnotic'. In 2016 she released her debut album 'Dreamland' which was received positively by critics and fans alike. Her second album 'Where Does The Devil Hide' was released in 2019.

Personal Life

Although the majority of details about Zella's personal life are unknown, it is known that she is married to her long time boyfriend Jake Stolz since December 2018. She currently resides in Los Angeles, California.

Social Media Presence

Zella has an active presence on all major social media platforms where she frequently interacts with fans. She also hosts a podcast called 'The Zella Day Show' where she discusses music, culture, and other topics with special guests.