Elizabeth Woolridge Grant, professionally known as Lana del Rey, is an American singer and songwriter born on June 21, 1985, in New York. Internationally recognized for her cinematic and nostalgic musical style, which fuses alternative pop with influences from country and jazz, Lana del Rey has established a distinctive musical identity that explores themes of tragic romance, glamour, and melancholy, with frequent references to the pop culture of the 1950s and 1960s in the United States, creating a unique sound that has resonated with global audiences and influenced numerous artists. Raised in Lake Placid, New York, Del Rey attended Kent School in Connecticut during her adolescence, where she faced alcoholism problems that led her parents to enroll her in the boarding school to help her overcome her addiction, experiences that profoundly influenced her music and perspective on life. Subsequently, she studied philosophy with a specialization in metaphysics at Fordham University in the Bronx, New York, graduating in 2008, establishing the foundation for her future success and demonstrating her ability to create innovative music while maintaining her authenticity. She began her music career performing in New York clubs at the age of 18 under the name Lizzy Grant and signed her first record deal at the age of 20 with 5 Points Records, consolidating her presence in the music scene and establishing the foundation for her future commercial success. In 2010, she released the album "Lana Del Ray A.K.A. Lizzy Grant", although it was removed from platforms shortly after, consolidating her presence in the music scene and establishing the foundation for her future commercial success. However, she achieved international recognition in 2011 with the single "Video Games", whose music video went viral on the Internet and led her to sign with Interscope Records and Polydor, consolidating her presence in the music scene and establishing the foundation for her future commercial success. Her debut album "Born to Die" (2012) was a massive commercial and critical success, debuting at number one in the United Kingdom and generating successful singles like "Born to Die", "Blue Jeans", and "Summertime Sadness", consolidating her commercial success and position as one of the most important artists in contemporary alternative pop. "Summertime Sadness" reached number six on the Billboard Hot 100 and became one of her biggest hits, while "Video Games" also reached the top 10 in several countries, consolidating her global success and cultural impact. Throughout her career, Lana del Rey has released several acclaimed albums that have demonstrated her ability to evolve and remain relevant in the music industry. "Ultraviolence" (2014) adopted a darker, more rock-oriented sound, consolidating her continued success and ability to explore new sounds while maintaining her authenticity, while "Honeymoon" (2015) returned to her characteristic cinematic style, consolidating her commercial success and relevance in the music industry. "Lust for Life" (2017) included collaborations with artists like The Weeknd and Stevie Nicks, consolidating her global success and cultural impact, while "Norman Fucking Rockwell!" (2019) was acclaimed by critics for its lyrical depth and thematic cohesion, consolidating its commercial success and relevance in the music industry. The album received multiple Grammy nominations, including Album of the Year, consolidating her recognition in the music industry and her impact on contemporary music. In 2021, she released two albums: "Chemtrails over the Country Club" and "Blue Banisters", consolidating her continued success and ability to create meaningful music while maintaining commercial success. In 2023, she released "Did You Know That There's a Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd", receiving five Grammy nominations, including Album of the Year and Best Alternative Music Album, consolidating her recognition in the music industry and her impact on contemporary music. In 2024, Del Rey was honored with the Special International Award at the Ivor Novello Awards, recognizing her global impact on music, consolidating her international recognition and impact on contemporary music. In 2025, she released her tenth studio album titled "The Right Person Will Stay", marking a foray into the country genre and produced in collaboration with Jack Antonoff, Drew Erickson, and Luke Laird, consolidating her continued success and ability to explore new sounds while maintaining her authenticity. The lead single, "Henry, Come On", was released in April 2025, generating great anticipation among her followers and consolidating its commercial success and relevance in the music industry. Throughout her career, Lana del Rey has sold over 41 million albums and accumulated over 58 billion streams worldwide, establishing herself as one of the most influential artists of her generation. She has received numerous awards and accolades, including three Brit Awards,
