Daya

About

Grace Martine Tandon, known professionally as Daya, is an American singer and songwriter from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She began her musical journey at a young age, learning piano at three and later picking up guitar, ukulele, saxophone, and flute. At eleven, she enrolled in the Accelerando Music Conservatory in Pittsburgh, where she met producer Gino Barletta. This connection led to her debut single, "Hide Away," released in April 2015, which peaked at number 23 on the Billboard Hot 100. Her self-titled debut EP, released in September 2015, featured this hit and showcased her bright, soulful vocals and electronic-tinged sound. In February 2016, she collaborated with The Chainsmokers on "Don't Let Me Down," a track that reached number three on the Hot 100 and earned her a Grammy Award for Best Dance Recording in 2017. Daya's debut studio album, "Sit Still, Look Pretty," was released in October 2016, followed by her second album, "Til Every Petal Drops," in 2025. She continues to release music and perform, maintaining an active presence in the pop music scene.