Andra Day

Cassandra Monique Batie (born December 30, 1984), known by her stage name Andra Day, is an American singer-songwriter, and actress. In 2015, she released her debut album, Cheers to the Fall. Her best known single is "Rise Up", was which nominated for the Grammy Award for Best R&B Performance. 

In 2021, she played Billie Holiday in the biopic The United States vs. Billie Holiday. She won a Golden Globe Award and was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actress. 

Her stage name was inspired by Holiday, whose nickname was "Lady Day".

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