Delacey
Delacey in 2016
Background information
Also known as	Delacey
Born	Brittany Marie Amaradio 1993 (age 32–33)
Origin	San Juan Capistrano, California
Occupation	Singer-songwriter
Label	Hitco
Website	www.delaceymusic.com

Brittany Marie Amaradio (born 1993),^[1] known professionally as Delacey, is an American singer and songwriter.^[2] Having co-written songs such as "New York City" for The Chainsmokers, "Ruin the Friendship" for Demi Lovato, and "Without Me" for Halsey (which reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100),^[2][3][4] in March 2020, she released her debut album, Black Coffee.^[5] She released her second album, The Girl Has A Dream, in 2023 featuring the single "Boy With The Blues."^[6][7]

In 2024, Delacey co-wrote two songs for the animated motion picture The Wild Robot, "Kiss the Sky" and "Even When I'm Not" both performed by Maren Morris.^[8] "Kiss the Sky" was met with critical acclaim, winning a Hollywood Music In Media Award for Best Original Song, and earning nominations for the Astra Awards, Critics' Choice Awards, and Golden Globe Awards.^[9][10][11] Her song "Dream It Possible" is available as a ringtone on Huawei phones, and is the company theme song.

Early life

Amaradio was born in an Italian family^[12] and raised in San Juan Capistrano in Orange County, California.^[13] Picking up the piano and songwriting at seven years old, Amaradio cites her early influences as Stevie Nicks and Billie Holiday, a taste she acquired from her father's vinyl collection.^[13] Upon graduating from Capistrano Valley High School,^[14] Amaradio briefly moved to Manhattan where she worked as a photographer by day and worked open mics at night.^[15] During this time, she wrote "New York City" about her struggles in New York. Upon returning to the West Coast, she adopted the pseudonym "Delacey."^[2]

Discography

Accolades

References

External links

• Official website