Zella Day
Born on March 13, 1995, Zella Day Kerr, known professionally as Zella Day, … Read Full Bio ↴Born on March 13, 1995, Zella Day Kerr, known professionally as Zella Day, is an American singer-songwriter and musician. Raised in the small mountainous town of Pinetop-Lakeside, Arizona (population: 4,500), Zella was immersed in music from a young age, largely influenced by her familyβs artistic background, her mother sang in a jazz trio, which Zella often lists as one of her biggest inspirations. Her parents owned a coffee house, Zella often mentioned it was the only venue for live music in her town, encouraging her to have routine gigs there. When Zella received her first guitar at nine, she taught herself how to sing and play guitar, further nurturing her love for music.Β
Zella began to not think of music as a dream, but as a future, as she started performing more at her parentβs coffee house. She was heavily influenced by classic artists such as Bob Dylan, Joan Baez, and Neil Young, which shaped her folk and indie-pop style.Β Her debut album, βPowered by Love,β released in 2009, was an independent project funded by a family friend that showcased her raw talent and potential.
Getting signed at 15 to Wax LTD, Zella worked as a songwriter for BMG and would get flown out to Nashville by her label every month for songwriting sessions which exposed her to the developing music industry of the American Southwest. In an interview with GRL MAG, Zella said βThe first time I came to Nashville was for writing sessions, I was around 15 or 16.βΒ βThe first thing I remember actually saying when I got off the plane is βThis is the last place I would come if I was trying to make it in the industry because thereβs too many talented people and itβs totally overwhelming.ββ
It took until 2012 for Zella Day to release her debut five-track EP βCynics Vs Dreamersβ. About a month later, Day released a cover of βSeven Nation Armyβ, which started to gain Zella the attention she deserved.
In 2015, Following the release of her critically acclaimed self tilted EP (2014), Zella finally released her highly anticipated sophomore album 'Kickerβ which included singles like 'Sweet Opheliaβ, 'Hypnoticβ, and 'East of Edenβ all doing numbers following the albumβs release. When interviewed about 'Kickerβ and asked to describe the album, Zella stated βThis was such a big project for me and encapsulates so many elements of who I am and what Iβve been through. You really get a strong idea of who I am as a person by listening to this record. Itβs very eclectic. There are elements of pop, ballads, outlaw country and even some desert gypsy rock.β 'Kickerβ went on to peak at 65 on the Billboard 200 and 7 on Billboard Alternative, however, Zella is the kind of artist who creates music for the pure love of it and the emotions it evokes in her fans, rather than just for chart success.Β
Following the success of 'Kickerβ, Day promoted the release with appearances in publications such as Vogue, Playboy, and The Huffington Post, and on TV shows like Late Night with Seth Meyers and Conan. Zella went on to perform at various festivals such as the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival 2016, Firefly Festival 2015, Billboard Hot 100 festival, and most notably, her own headlining tour.Β Her debut at Coachella caught the eye of Los Angeles Magazine, Billboard, and Consequence of Sound exclaiming βitβs entirely possible that Zella Day looks back on Coachella 2016 as the moment that launched her career in the earnestβ¦ Day is an undeniably powerful vocalist.β
In late 2018, Day uploaded a statement to her social media accounts explaining that she had been released by her label and production deal, which allowed her creative freedom to grow as an artist. Fresh off her tour alongside Lana Del Ray, Zella signed a deal between Easy Eye Sound and Concord Records, allowing her to release her newest EP 'Where Does the Devil Hideβ. In 2022, after a 4-year hiatus, Zella released her third album 'Sunday in Heavenβ.
Current day, Zella has moved from California to Texas, and formed the country music duo Chaparelle with singer-songwriter and romantic partner Jesse Woods, releasing their debut single 'Bleeding Heartsβ in late June 2024.
Zella began to not think of music as a dream, but as a future, as she started performing more at her parentβs coffee house. She was heavily influenced by classic artists such as Bob Dylan, Joan Baez, and Neil Young, which shaped her folk and indie-pop style.Β Her debut album, βPowered by Love,β released in 2009, was an independent project funded by a family friend that showcased her raw talent and potential.
Getting signed at 15 to Wax LTD, Zella worked as a songwriter for BMG and would get flown out to Nashville by her label every month for songwriting sessions which exposed her to the developing music industry of the American Southwest. In an interview with GRL MAG, Zella said βThe first time I came to Nashville was for writing sessions, I was around 15 or 16.βΒ βThe first thing I remember actually saying when I got off the plane is βThis is the last place I would come if I was trying to make it in the industry because thereβs too many talented people and itβs totally overwhelming.ββ
It took until 2012 for Zella Day to release her debut five-track EP βCynics Vs Dreamersβ. About a month later, Day released a cover of βSeven Nation Armyβ, which started to gain Zella the attention she deserved.
In 2015, Following the release of her critically acclaimed self tilted EP (2014), Zella finally released her highly anticipated sophomore album 'Kickerβ which included singles like 'Sweet Opheliaβ, 'Hypnoticβ, and 'East of Edenβ all doing numbers following the albumβs release. When interviewed about 'Kickerβ and asked to describe the album, Zella stated βThis was such a big project for me and encapsulates so many elements of who I am and what Iβve been through. You really get a strong idea of who I am as a person by listening to this record. Itβs very eclectic. There are elements of pop, ballads, outlaw country and even some desert gypsy rock.β 'Kickerβ went on to peak at 65 on the Billboard 200 and 7 on Billboard Alternative, however, Zella is the kind of artist who creates music for the pure love of it and the emotions it evokes in her fans, rather than just for chart success.Β
Following the success of 'Kickerβ, Day promoted the release with appearances in publications such as Vogue, Playboy, and The Huffington Post, and on TV shows like Late Night with Seth Meyers and Conan. Zella went on to perform at various festivals such as the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival 2016, Firefly Festival 2015, Billboard Hot 100 festival, and most notably, her own headlining tour.Β Her debut at Coachella caught the eye of Los Angeles Magazine, Billboard, and Consequence of Sound exclaiming βitβs entirely possible that Zella Day looks back on Coachella 2016 as the moment that launched her career in the earnestβ¦ Day is an undeniably powerful vocalist.β
In late 2018, Day uploaded a statement to her social media accounts explaining that she had been released by her label and production deal, which allowed her creative freedom to grow as an artist. Fresh off her tour alongside Lana Del Ray, Zella signed a deal between Easy Eye Sound and Concord Records, allowing her to release her newest EP 'Where Does the Devil Hideβ. In 2022, after a 4-year hiatus, Zella released her third album 'Sunday in Heavenβ.
Current day, Zella has moved from California to Texas, and formed the country music duo Chaparelle with singer-songwriter and romantic partner Jesse Woods, releasing their debut single 'Bleeding Heartsβ in late June 2024.
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Zella Day Lyrics
1965 You saw me spinning out the corner of your eye You…
Ace of Hearts Caught you at midnight Not in my right mind What you're afra…
Almost Good I already know there's nothing left to say The odds are…
Am I Still Your Baby (Right) I wish you were here Yeah, there's no one remotely …
Bloodline What a man to do? When a woman takes his faith The…
Bunny My love is so weary My love is so kind With all…
Compass We can build a tree house in the pine trees We…
Cynics vs Dreamers "Cynics Vs Dreamers" She's got eyes filled up with deep blu…
Dance For Love I went out walking, humming a song for my baby He's…
East of Eden Pink toes pressed against the carpet Show your face and fini…
Girls We all can do whatever We'll still have a good time…
Golden Real love is the only way to start Illuminate the shadows…
High We are high I'm in love We are high Small town American ligh…
Holocene Hot water Hot summer dreams Hot temperatures I see it on str…
Hunnie Pie Morning, wake up, cold mountain air Sunrise outlines curls i…
Hypnotic I wanna be on the front line, knotted up suit…
I Don't Know How To End When you hear my voice You can always find the summer Hangin…
Jameson Words are meant to be taught Love's not meant to be…
Jerome When I was 17, my father said to me A wealthy…
Last Time It's not the last time You'll see me around Under the blue…
Man On The Moon I had a dream that the sun in the sky Was…
Mushroom Punch My baby lives in psychedelic Down the street from Lizard Acr…
Mustang Kids The mustang kids are out Rolling over hills and the roundabo…
My Game I want you mean like a disco fever Sound of your…
No Sleep to Dream On a bird on a plane now its easier Minimize fantasize…
Nobody to Love Running, running through my head Cause I got too much time…
Only a Dream Shame on you, I'm dying in the garden Everlast, lilies in…
People Are Strangers People are strangers I'm getting stranger The moment they wa…
Purple Haze Purple haze on Saturdays Smoking with no clothes on I bet he…
Radio Silence Born in the valley '85 You took me to the guest…
Real Life Back in the monastery where the girls all learn to…
Sacrifice I don't wanna be touched by the fear in your…
Seven Nation Army I'm gonna fight 'em off A seven nation army couldn't hold…
Shadow Preachers You got those scissors from the draw You never dug so…
Sunday In Heaven Mhm-hmm Mhm-hmm Mhm-hmm Mhm-hmm It's Sunday in Heaven The p…
Sweet Ophelia Believe me now, you're too young girl Cherry pie and your…
The Outlaw Josey Wales Stealing money from the town Storm's coming, and you've been…
You Sexy Thing I believe in miracles Where are you from, you sexy thing? I…
Adriana Calderon
on East of Eden
I love this song