Introduction to Ava Max
Ava Max is a British singer-songwriter born Amanda Avila Kislin on September 26 1992 in Warsaw Poland She rose to fame with her hit single Roar which was released in 2018 under the stage name Ava Max
Bio
Ava Max began her music career as a member of the British boy band The Vamps in 2009 However she left the group in 2010 to pursue a solo career She has stated that her inspiration for her music comes from various genres including pop rock electronic dance music and hip hop
Discography
Ava Max released her debut single The Kings & Queens which was included on the soundtrack of the film Fifty Shades Darker in 2015 Her breakthrough single Roar was released in 2018 and reached number one in several countries including Australia Canada Ireland New Zealand Norway Sweden Switzerland and the UK
Studio Albums
Ava Max has released two studio albums So Am I which was released on June 22 2018 and Music from the Village series which will be released in 2024 She has also released several singles including Sweet But Psycho Torn and So Am I
Collaborations
Ava Max has collaborated with several artists including Eminem Nicki Minaj Zedd David Guetta and Taylor Swift She has also performed at various music festivals including Glastonbury Festival Lollapalooza and the MTV Video Music Awards
Personal Life
Ava Max is known for her outspoken personality on social media She has been open about her struggles with anxiety depression and addiction She has also been involved in several charity initiatives including the LGBTQ+ community and the American Cancer Society
Social Media Presence
Ava Max has a strong social media presence with over 10 million followers across various platforms including Instagram Twitter and Facebook She regularly posts updates about her music career personal life and charitable endeavors
Bio
Ava Max was born Amanda Avila Kislin on September 26 1992 in Warsaw Poland Her early life and education have been the subject of much interest among her fans and media outlets
- She spent most of her childhood moving between various countries due to her parents job She has stated that she is a Polish Irish American and considers herself to be part of all three cultures
- Ava Max attended the prestigious State High School for the Arts in Tallahassee Florida where she developed an interest in music and acting
- She later moved to London England to pursue a career in the entertainment industry
Ava Max has stated that her early life experiences have influenced her music and worldview She has spoken about how her parents divorce and subsequent struggles with anxiety and depression have shaped her perspective on life
Discography
Ava Max released her debut single The Kings & Queens in 2015 which was included on the soundtrack of the film Fifty Shades Darker Her subsequent singles did not achieve the same level of success until the release of Roar in 2018
Song Title | Release Date | Album | Chart Performance |
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The Kings & Queens | 2015 | Fifty Shades Darker: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack | Reached number one on the UK Dance Chart |
Roar | 2018 | - | Reached number one in several countries including Australia Canada Ireland New Zealand Norway Sweden Switzerland and the UK |
Sweet But Psycho | 2018 | - | Reached number two on the US Billboard Hot 100 Chart |
Torn | 2019 | - | Reached number five on the UK Singles Chart |
So Am I | 2019 | - | Reached number one on the US Billboard Hot Rock Songs Chart |
Ava Max has released several singles since her breakthrough single Roar Her music often deals with themes of love heartbreak and empowerment
Studio Albums
Ava Max released her debut studio album So Am I on June 22 2018 The album was a commercial success and received generally positive reviews from critics
Song Title | Release Date |
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The Kings & Queens | August 2015 |
Illuminated | January 2017 |
So Am I | June 22 2018 |
Torn | February 12 2020 |
Who's Laughing Now | March 26 2021 |
Ava Max has announced that she is working on a new studio album Music from the Village series which will be released in 2024 The album will feature several singles and collaborations with various artists
Collaborations
Ava Max has collaborated with several artists including Eminem Nicki Minaj Zedd David Guetta and Taylor Swift She has also performed at various music festivals including Glastonbury Festival Lollapalooza and the MTV Video Music Awards
Collaborator | Song Title | Release Date |
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Eminem | Light On | 2019 |
Nicki Minaj | High Hopes | 2019 |
Zedd | The Middle | 2018 |
David Guetta | Light My Way Up | 2021 |
Taylor Swift | Me! | 2019 |
Personal Life
Ava Max is known for her outspoken personality on social media She has been open about her struggles with anxiety depression and addiction
- Ava Max has stated that she was diagnosed with ADHD at a young age and has since become an advocate for mental health awareness
- Ava Max and Zedd released the song The Middle in 2018 The song became a huge success and reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart
- Ava Max collaborated with Nicki Minaj on the song High Hopes in 2019 The song was included on the soundtrack for the Marvel movie Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse
- Ava Max and David Guetta released the song Light My Way Up in 2021 The song features a unique blend of electronic dance music and pop
- Ava Max collaborated with Taylor Swift on the song Me in 2019 The song is part of Swifts album Lover
- Ava Max has also collaborated with other artists such as Charli XCX and Tove Lo Her collaborations have resulted in numerous hit songs and critically acclaimed albums
- Ava Max released her debut single The Dark Side in 2016 The song became a huge success and reached number one on the US Billboard Hot Dance Club Songs chart
- Ava Max released her debut EP title track in 2018 The EP features several hit songs including So Am I and Snowbunny
- Ava Max released her second studio album titled Queen of the World in 2019 The album features several hit singles including My Blood and Kings & Queens
- Ava Max released a collaboration album with The Pretty Reckless titled She Wants Revenge in 2020 The album features several hit songs including Death by Rock and Make You Wanna Die
- Ava Max has also released several successful singles including High Hopes Me and Light My Way Up Her music often incorporates elements of electronic dance music pop rock and hip hop
- Ava Max won the award for Best New Artist at the 2018 iHeartRadio Music Awards The award was given to Max due to her rapid rise to fame in 2017
- Ava Max was nominated for Best Dance Recording at the 2019 Grammy Awards The song she was nominated for is titled So Am I
- Ava Max won the award for Best Pop Video at the 2020 MTV Video Music Awards The award was given to Max due to her hit single High Hopes
- Ava Max was nominated for several Billboard Music Awards including Top New Artist and Top Hot 100 Song She has also been nominated for several other awards including the American Music Award and the Billboard Music Award
Personal Life
Ava Max is an American singer songwriter and dancer She was born on August 7 1996 in Austin Texas
Year | Event |
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2011 | Began dancing at the age of 5 |
2013 | Began writing songs |
2014 | Cut her hair for a new music video |
2015 | Released debut single The Kings & Queens |
2017 | Began working on debut studio album |
2018 | Released debut studio album So Am I |
2020 | Announced new single Torn |
2021 | Began working on new studio album Music from the Village series |
Ava Max has been open about her struggles with mental health and body image She has used her platform to raise awareness for various social causes
Collaborations
Ava Max has collaborated with several notable artists and producers Her collaborations have resulted in numerous hit songs including High Hopes with Nicki Minaj Light My Way Up with David Guetta and Me with Taylor Swift
Discography
Ava Max has released several successful albums including She Wants Revenge a collaboration album with The Pretty Reckless
Awards and Nominations
Ava Max has won several awards and nominations for her music She has been nominated for several Grammy Awards MTV Video Music Awards and Billboard Music Awards