Cassadee Pope facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Cassadee Pope
Pope in 2019
Background information
Birth name	Cassadee Blake Pope
Born	(1989-08-28) August 28, 1989 (age 35) West Palm Beach, Florida, U.S.
Genres	Country pop pop rock power pop pop punk emo pop
Occupation(s)	Singer songwriter
Years active	2008–present
Labels	Universal Nashville Harbor DCD2 Awake Music

Cassadee Blake Pope (born August 28, 1989) is an American singer and songwriter. She sings both pop and country music. Cassadee was the lead singer for a pop punk band called Hey Monday. With them, she released one album and two EPs (which are like mini-albums).

In 2012, Cassadee started her solo career. She released her own EP, Cassadee Pope. Later that year, she joined the TV singing competition The Voice. She became the first female winner of the show in December 2012. Her first country album, Frame by Frame, came out in 2013. It was very popular, reaching the top 10 on the Billboard 200 chart and number 1 on the Top Country Albums chart.

Cassadee Pope's Music Journey

Starting Out with Hey Monday (2008–2011)

Pope in 2008

When Cassadee was in high school in Florida, she formed a band called Blake. Later, in 2008, she and her friends started a pop punk band named Hey Monday.

Hey Monday released their first album, Hold on Tight, in October 2008. Cassadee helped write most of the songs on the album. She also appeared in music videos for other bands like Fall Out Boy and The Cab.

Hey Monday released an EP called Beneath It All in 2010. They toured the US and played at the Warped Tour. In December 2011, they released The Christmas EP. After that, Hey Monday decided to take a break.

Solo Career and The Voice (2012–2014)

Pope performing with Rascal Flatts in 2013

In early 2012, Cassadee started touring on her own, singing acoustic songs. She then released her first solo EP, Cassadee Pope, in May 2012.

That summer, she auditioned for season 3 of The Voice. All four coaches wanted her on their team, but she chose country singer Blake Shelton as her mentor. During the show, Cassadee sang "Over You", a song co-written by Blake Shelton. It became a number one hit on iTunes. She also sang "Stupid Boy" which also hit number one.

Cassadee made it to the finals and won The Voice in December 2012. An album with all her performances from the show, The Voice: The Complete Season 3 Collection, became very popular.

In January 2013, Cassadee signed with a country music label called Republic Nashville. Her first single, "Wasting All These Tears", came out in May 2013. It was a big hit, selling many copies and reaching high on the Billboard charts. Her debut solo album, Frame by Frame, was released in October 2013. In 2014, Cassadee toured with famous country artists like Tim McGraw and Dierks Bentley.

New Music and Collaborations (2015–2021)

Pope playing acoustic guitar in 2017

In 2015, Cassadee released a new song called "I Am Invincible". She also sang a duet with country singer Chris Young called "Think of You". This song became Cassadee's first number one hit on the US Country Airplay chart in May 2016.

Her EP, Summer, was released in June 2016. Cassadee also sang the Star Spangled Banner (the US national anthem) at big events like the Brickyard 400 NASCAR race and a Houston Texans football game.

Cassadee and Chris Young were nominated for a Grammy Award for "Think of You". This was a big deal because she was the first contestant from The Voice to get a Grammy nomination.

In 2019, Cassadee released her second full album, Stages. She released her third album, Thrive, in 2021.

Back to Pop-Punk (2022–Present)

In December 2022, Cassadee announced she was going back to her pop-punk music roots. She said this new music feels more "authentic" and like "coming back home" to her original style. She collaborated with Levi Hummon on a song called "RSVP", which she felt was a good bridge between her past and future music.

Her new single "People That I Love Leave" was released in April 2023. She also sang the National Anthem at a 2023 Stanley Cup Finals game. In July 2023, she released another song called "Almost There".

To celebrate 10 years since its release, Cassadee re-recorded her hit song "Wasting All These Tears" in a pop-punk style in October 2023. Her new album, Hereditary, is set to be released in July 2024.

Cassadee's Life

In January 2010, Cassadee started dating drummer Rian Dawson. They got engaged in 2017 but later ended their relationship. Since December 2017, Cassadee has been in a relationship with British actor and musician Sam Palladio.

Who Inspires Cassadee?

Cassadee has many different music influences. She likes older artists like Natalie Imbruglia, Shania Twain, Michelle Branch, and Avril Lavigne. She also enjoys bands like Blink 182. More recently, she listens to country artists like Blake Shelton, Hunter Hayes, and Taylor Swift. She also looks up to Martina McBride.

Cassadee on TV

Cassadee has appeared on several TV shows, often playing herself.

Cassadee's Music Videos

Guest Appearances

Cassadee has also sung on songs for other artists:

Awards and Nominations

Cassadee has won and been nominated for several awards for her music:

Tours

Cassadee has performed on many tours, both as a headliner and supporting other artists:

Headlining

• Solo Acoustic Tour (2012)
• CMT Next Women of Country Tour (2019)

Supporting

• Live & Loud Tour (2013) with Rascal Flatts & The Band Perry
• Crop Circles and Tractor Beams Tour (2014) with Dean Brody
• Sundown Heaven Town Tour (2014) with Tim McGraw & Kip Moore
• Riser Tour (2014) with Dierks Bentley & Randy Houser
• Southern Style Tour (2015) with Darius Rucker & David Nail
• I'm Comin' Over World Tour (2016) with Chris Young
• GIRL: The World Tour (2019) with Maren Morris
• The Force of Nature Tour (2024) with Marianas Trench

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See also

In Spanish: Cassadee Pope para niños