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Anhayla
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Anhayla performing at the Hippodrome Theater in 2013
Born (1988-05-24) May 24, 1988 (age 37)
Norfolk, Virginia, U.S.
Occupation
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • guitarist
Relatives
Musical career
Genres
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • guitar
Years active 2009–present

Anhayla Rene Stanley (born May 24, 1988), known as Anhayla, is an American singer, songwriter, and guitarist. She is famous for singing popular R&B and hip hop songs. Anhayla shares these songs on her YouTube channel, Anhaylarene. In 2013, a company called Crafter guitars supported her music.

Early Life and Music Beginnings

Anhayla was born in Norfolk, Virginia. She started singing when she was only 5 years old. In middle school, she began writing her own music on the piano. Anhayla often says her mother was a big inspiration for her music. She later studied accounting at Virginia Commonwealth University.

Anhayla's Music Career

Anhayla's music journey began to grow in 2010. She took part in a special online project called "We Are the World 25 for Haiti (YouTube edition)". This project brought together many people to sing for a good cause.

In 2013, Anhayla released her first album, which was called If I Was. This was an important step in her career.

National Recognition

Anhayla made her first appearance on national television in 2015. She sang her song Spaceship in a commercial for AT&T. This helped many more people discover her music.

Inspiring Others

In 2016, Anhayla shared a personal story in an interview with NPR. She talked about having many scars on her back from a car accident. This experience led her to create an event called Girls Nite Out. This yearly event helps girls aged 5 to 18 feel good about themselves and build confidence. It encourages them to be positive and love who they are.

Anhayla's Music

Anhayla has released several songs and an album.

Albums

  • If I Was (released in 2013)

Singles

  • If I Was (2013)
  • Spaceship (2015)

See Also

  • Famous people on YouTube

External links

  • Anhayla's Official Website: http://www.anhayla.com
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