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Billianne

Billianne captivated the internet in 2021 when her adaptation of Tina Turner’s ‘The Best’ went viral on TikTok, rocketing to more than 2 million views and spurring a spark of virality that redefined her life. Gaining a natural fanbase with nods from some of her idols (Taylor Swift, The Lumineers, Joe Jonas, Ryan Reynolds, P!nk, and Michael Bublé), Billianne took on the encouragement and set out to release her own original music.

Her debut EP, The Things We Talk About (2023) was a reflection of her tastes and an unveiling of her thoughts, quickly earning her the title of “music’s next big voice” by The Toronto Star. Gearing up for her debut full-length album, Billianne premiered her heartfelt, whimsical ‘Daydream’ (April 2024) live on NBC’s TODAY show and appeared on CBC’s Q to discuss the single with Tom Power. Her next single ‘Crush’ (August 2024) broke through the Top 10 at Canadian Top 40 radio.

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