Last Friday, this rising star from Santa Cruz, California dropped her latest single Cars And Boys. This follows her release of It Sucks last month, which is blowing up since then if you didn't know.
She’s making hits fast, but who is this girl, and where did she come from? Here are the top five things you should know about singer songwriter Avonlea.
1. It's All Thanks To An Old Piano
Around the age of 10, Avonlea’s parents stationed an old upright piano in her bedroom following a move. After playing around on the keys, her musical journey began.
2. You Might Remember Her From America’s Got Talent
In 2016, Avonlea auditioned on Season 11 of America’s Got Talent as a singer and pianist act. She was voted on to Judge Cuts where she was unfortunately eliminated from the competition. Clearly, that has not stopped her.
3. She Has Good Taste
Despite her angsty pop style lately, Avonlea’s musical inspirations come from legends like Billy Joel, Carole King and Freddie Mercury.
4. YouTube Has Advanced Her Career
Avonlea has become increasingly popular by covering songs and posting videos of original music on her Avonlea Music YouTube channel. Today, she has accumulated over 60,000 subscribers.
5. She Loves To Interact With Her Audience
Avonlea has made it clear that an artist is nothing without a fan base. She spends a lot of time responding to comments and keeping up with requests via her social media.
She might not have pleased the judges on America’s Got Talent, but that has not stopped her from winning over fans across the world. Her talent and passion has driven her to write, collaborate and perform amazing music .
Check out Avonlea's music here!