
Andra Day
Birth Name: Cassandra Monique Batie
Birth Date: 1984-12-30
Birth Place: Spokane, Washington, United States
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Alternate Names: Cassandra Monique Batie
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Andra Day (born Cassandra Monique Batie on December 30, 1984) is an American R&B and soul singer-songwriter and actress known for her powerful vocals and captivating performances. She gained recognition with her debut album 'Cheers to the Fall' in 2015, earning Grammy nominations for both the album and its single 'Rise Up'. Day's rise to fame was partly attributed to Stevie Wonder's support. In 2021, she made her acting debut portraying Billie Holiday in Lee Daniels' film 'The United States vs. Billie Holiday', winning a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress - Drama and receiving an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress.