Lennon Stella facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Lennon Stella
Stella in 2018
Born	Lennon Ray Louise Stella (1999-08-13) August 13, 1999 (age 26) Oshawa, Ontario, Canada
Occupation	Singer actress
Years active	2012–present
Parents	Brad Stella (father) MaryLynne Stella (mother)
Relatives	Maisy Stella (sister)
Musical career
Genres	Pop indie pop R&B
Labels	Records Columbia

Lennon Ray Louise Stella is a talented singer and actress from Canada. She became well-known for playing Maddie Conrad in the TV show Nashville from 2012 to 2018. Before starting her solo music career in 2018, Lennon performed with her younger sister, Maisy, as a music duo called Lennon & Maisy. In 2018, she released her first collection of songs, an EP called Love, Me. Her first full album came out in 2020.

Her Journey in Music and Acting

Starting Out and Becoming a Solo Artist (2012–2018)

Lennon Stella began her career performing with her sister, Maisy Stella, as the duo Lennon & Maisy. They gained popularity by sharing their music online.

Lennon also starred as Maddie Conrad in the musical TV show Nashville. This show was about country music and ran from 2012 to 2018. During her time on the show, Lennon also wrote and sang many songs for its soundtrack.

In January 2018, Lennon signed a record deal with Records and Columbia Records. This was a big step for her music career. Later that year, she was featured on a song called "Polaroid" with Jonas Blue and Liam Payne. On November 16, 2018, she released her first solo collection of songs, an extended play (EP) titled Love, Me. This EP included songs like "Bad," "Breakaway," and "Fortress," officially starting her solo music journey.

Her Solo Career Takes Off (2019–Present)

In May and June 2019, Lennon Stella went on tour with Anne-Marie, performing as an opening act for her "Speak Your Mind Tour." She also worked with The Chainsmokers and Illenium on a song called "Takeaway," which came out in July 2019. That same year, she toured with 5 Seconds of Summer as an opening act for The Chainsmokers' "World War Joy" Tour.

In February 2020, Lennon won a Juno Award for Breakthrough Artist of the Year. This was her first major award, showing how much her solo career was growing.

Lennon's first solo album, Three. Two. One., was released in 2020. Critics really liked it, and it did well on music charts. For example, it reached number 80 on the US Billboard 200 chart. One of the songs from the album, "Kissing Other People," was certified gold, meaning it sold a lot of copies.

In 2021, Lennon reunited with her sister Maisy for a song called "While You Sleep." This song was part of the soundtrack for the HBO Max movie The Fallout. In January 2022, she sang a cover of "Hey, Beautiful" by The Solids. This song became the theme for the TV show How I Met Your Father. Since then, she has released more songs on her own, including "Fancy" (2021), "Bubble" (2021), and "Thank You" (2022).

Her Music Style

Lennon Stella's music is often described as indie pop and pop. It also has a touch of R&B. Her first EP, Love, Me, was even called a "dance-club record" because of its upbeat sound.

Music She Has Released

Studio Albums

• Three. Two. One. (2020) - This was her first full-length album.

Extended Plays (EPs)

• Love, Me (2018) - Her first collection of solo songs.
• Three. Two. One. (Alternate Versions) (2020) - Different versions of songs from her album.

Singles

Lennon has released many songs on her own and with other artists. Some of her popular songs include:

• "Bad" (2018) - This song was certified Gold in Canada.
• "Polaroid" (2018) - A collaboration with Jonas Blue and Liam Payne. It was certified Platinum in Canada and the UK, and Gold in the US.
• "La Di Da" (2018) - This song was certified Platinum in Canada and Gold in the US.
• "Kissing Other People" (2019) - Certified Platinum in Canada and Gold in the US.
• "Summer Feelings" (2020) - Featured Charlie Puth and was part of the Scoob! The Album soundtrack. It was certified Gold in Canada.
• "Takeaway" (2019) - A big collaboration with The Chainsmokers and Illenium. It was certified Platinum in Canada, Australia, and the US.

Tours and Performances

Headlining Tours

Lennon has gone on her own tours to perform for her fans:

• Love, Me Tour (2019)
• Lennon Stella: Live in Concert (2019–2020)
• Three. Two. One: The Tour (2020) - This tour was unfortunately canceled.

Festivals

She has also performed at big music festivals:

• Lollapalooza (2019)
• Bonnaroo Music Festival (2020)

Supporting Tours

Lennon has also opened for other famous artists on their tours:

• Speak Your Mind Tour with Anne-Marie (2019)
• World War Joy Tour with The Chainsmokers (2019)

Acting Roles

Television

See also

In Spanish: Lennon Stella para niños