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 25) 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 Canadian singer and actress. She is 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 musical duo called Lennon & Maisy. She released her first collection of songs, an EP called Love, Me, in 2018. Her first full-length album came out in 2020.

Career

Early Days and Acting

Lennon Stella started her career performing with her younger sister, Maisy Stella. They formed a popular duo called Lennon & Maisy. Many people first saw Lennon when she starred as Maddie Conrad in the TV show Nashville. This musical drama aired from 2012 to 2018. Lennon also wrote and sang many songs for the show's soundtrack.

In January 2018, Lennon signed a record deal with Records and Columbia Records. 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 extended play (EP), Love, Me. This EP included songs like "Bad," "Breakaway," and "Fortress," marking the beginning of her solo music journey.

Solo Music Career

In May and June 2019, Lennon Stella was the opening act for singer Anne-Marie on her "Speak Your Mind Tour." She also worked with famous DJs The Chainsmokers and Illenium on a song called "Takeaway". This song came out on July 24, 2019. In the same year, she toured again as an opening act for 5 Seconds of Summer on 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!

Lennon's first solo album, Three. Two. One., was released in 2020. Critics really liked the album, and it did well on music charts. For example, The Observer called it "strikingly serene." Exclaim! magazine gave it a high rating, calling it a "feminine powerhouse." The album reached number 80 on the US Billboard 200 chart. One of its songs, "Kissing Other People", was certified gold. This means it sold a lot of copies!

In 2021, Lennon sang with her sister Maisy again. They recorded the song "While You Sleep" for the movie The Fallout. In January 2022, Lennon 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 new songs like "Fancy" (2021), "Bubble" (2021), and "Thank You" (2022).

Her Music Style

Lennon Stella's music is mostly described as indie pop and pop. Her songs often have an R&B feel to them. Her first EP, Love, Me, was even called a dance-club record. This shows her music can be fun and upbeat!

Music She Has Released

Lennon Stella has released several albums and singles. Here are some of her main works:

• Studio Album:
  • Three. Two. One. (Released: April 24, 2020)
• Extended Plays (EPs):
  • Love, Me (Released: November 16, 2018)
  • Three. Two. One. (Alternate Versions) (Released: August 7, 2020)
• Some Popular Singles:
  • "Polaroid" (with Jonas Blue and Liam Payne)
  • "La Di Da"
  • "Kissing Other People"
  • "Takeaway" (with The Chainsmokers and Illenium)
  • "Summer Feelings" (featuring Charlie Puth)

Tours and Performances

Lennon Stella has performed in many concerts and festivals. She has also supported other artists on their tours.

Headlining Tours

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

Festivals

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

Supporting Tours

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

Acting Roles

Lennon Stella is also known for her acting.

See also

In Spanish: Lennon Stella para niños