Dasha (singer)

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Dasha
Birth nameAnna Dasha Novotny
Born (2000-02-27) February 27, 2000 (age 24)
San Luis Obispo, California, U.S.
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Singer
  • songwriter
Instrument(s)Vocals
Labels

Anna Dasha Novotny (born February 27, 2000), known professionally as Dasha, is an American singer and songwriter.[2]

Early life and education[edit]

Dasha was born and raised in San Luis Obispo, California, and is of Czech descent.[3] She attended Belmont University until the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.[4]

Career[edit]

Dasha released the single "Don't Mean a Thing" through Famouz Records in April 2020. Later that year, she signed with Quadio Records, a subsidiary of Disruptor Records.[3] "Don't Mean a Thing" and the follow up singles "None of My Business", "$hiny Things", and "21st Birthday" appeared on the 2021 extended play $hiny Things released through Quadio Records.

In 2021 and 2022, Dasha released a string of singles that would later appear on her 2023 debut album Dirty Blonde.

Later that year on November 17, 2023, [5]Dasha released the single "Austin", a foray into country music which marked her first entry on the Billboard charts, including peaking at number 28 on the Billboard Hot 100 in April 2024. The song was also successful worldwide, peaking within the top ten of the charts in Belgium (Flanders), Ireland, the Netherlands, Norway, and the United Kingdom.[2] That month, she signed with Warner Records.[6] Her second full-length album, What Happens Now? was released in February 2024.[7] On April 7, 2024, she performed "Austin" live at the 2024 CMT Awards in Austin, Texas.[8]

Discography[edit]

Albums[edit]

List of albums, with selected details
Title Details Peak chart positions
US
[9]
CAN
[10]
NLD
[11]
Dirty Blonde
  • Released: January 27, 2023
  • Label: Quadio
What Happens Now?
  • Released: February 16, 2024
  • Label: Warner
141 52 8

Extended plays[edit]

List of extended plays, with selected details
Title Details
21st Birthday
  • Released: March 19, 2021
  • Label: Quadio

Singles[edit]

List of singles with selected chart positions
Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
US
[12]
US Country
[13]
AUS
[14]
CAN
[15]
GER
[16]
IRE
[17]
NOR
[18]
NZ
[19]
UK
[20]
WW
[21]
"Don't Mean a Thing" 2020 Shiny Things
"None of My Business"
"Better Than She Did"
"$hiny Things" 2021
"21st Birthday"
"Love Me Till August" Dirty Blonde
"Nervous"
"Talk"
"Going Nowhere"
"Olivia"
"Fuck You" 2022
"7 Minutes in Heaven"
"Dramatic"
"Vegas"
"Eyeliner"
"Wish That You Were Here"
"Even Cowboys Cry" 2023 What Happens Now?
"Austin" 28 3 12 11 22 6
[22]
11 11 7 16
"King of California"
"42" 2024

References[edit]

  1. ^ Wong, Curtis M. "With 'Austin,' Country Artist Dasha Line-Dances Her Way To TikTok Stardom". HuffPost. Retrieved April 2, 2024.
  2. ^ a b Zellner, Xander. "10 First-Timers on Billboard's Charts This Week: Dasha, Yard Act, Ole 60, Charlotte Cardin & More". Billboard. Retrieved April 2, 2024.
  3. ^ a b n.a. (October 10, 2020). "Introducing Pop-RnB Artist 'Dasha'! With the Release of Her New Single 'None of My Business' We Get the Low Down on the Recording, Writing and Making Plus More!". Music of the Future. Retrieved April 2, 2024.
  4. ^ Nicholson, Jessica. "'Austin' Hitmaker Dasha Signs to Warner Records". Billboard. Retrieved April 2, 2024.
  5. ^ "Dasha Austin Cranks Up the Attitude with Viral Smash Austin - Neon Music - Digital Music Discovery & Showcase Platform". neonmusic.co.uk. Retrieved May 11, 2024.
  6. ^ Hollabaugh, Lorie (March 25, 2024). "Dasha Signs With Warner Records". MusicRow. Retrieved April 2, 2024.
  7. ^ Padin, Malvika (February 20, 2024). "Dasha unveils honest and catchy debut album 'What Happens Now?'". Earmilk. Retrieved April 2, 2024.
  8. ^ Wood, Becca (April 8, 2024). "Dasha performs her hit 'Austin' at the CMT Music Awards — her first time visiting the Texas city". Today. Retrieved April 17, 2024.
  9. ^ "Billboard 200: Week of April 20, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved April 16, 2024.
  10. ^ "Billboard Canadian Albums: Week of April 20, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved April 16, 2024.
  11. ^ "Dasha – What Happens Now?". dutchcharts.nl (in Dutch). Retrieved May 4, 2024.
  12. ^ "Billboard Hot 100: Week of April 27, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved April 23, 2024.
  13. ^ "Hot Country Songs: Week of April 27, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved April 23, 2024.
  14. ^ "ARIA Top 50 Singles Chart". Australian Recording Industry Association. April 22, 2024. Retrieved April 19, 2024.
  15. ^ "Billboard Canadian Hot 100: Week of April 20, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved April 16, 2024.
  16. ^ "Discographie von Dasha". offiziellecharts.de (in German). Retrieved April 12, 2024.
  17. ^ "Official Irish Singles Chart on 22/3/2024". Official Charts Company. Retrieved April 3, 2024.
  18. ^ "Singel 2024 uke 13". VG-lista. Retrieved April 3, 2024.
  19. ^ "NZ Top 40 Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. April 22, 2024. Retrieved April 19, 2024.
  20. ^ "Dasha songs and albums | full Official Chart history". Official Charts Company. Retrieved April 19, 2024.
  21. ^ "Billboard Global 200: Week of April 27, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved April 23, 2024.
  22. ^ "Top 100 Singles, Week Ending 19 April 2024". Official Charts Company. Retrieved April 19, 2024.
  23. ^ "British certifications – Dasha". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved May 9, 2024. Type Dasha in the "Search BPI Awards" field and then press Enter.