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Lana Del Rey - American singer-songwriter

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Lana Del Rey, born Elizabeth Woolridge Grant on June 21, 1985, is an American singer-songwriter known for her distinctive blend of classic Americana and cinematic visual style. Her career spans over two decades, marked by significant milestones and transformations that have shaped her into one of the most iconic figures in contemporary music.
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Birth
June 21, 1985
Elizabeth Woolridge Grant, later known as Lana Del Rey, was born in Manhattan, New York, to Robert Grant and Patricia Hill. Her family moved to Lake Placid, New York, when she was an infant.
Early Life and Education
Late 1990s - Early 2000s
Del Rey attended a Roman Catholic elementary school and later Kent School, a boarding school in Connecticut, to address her alcohol dependence. She then attended Fordham University in the Bronx, graduating in 2008 with a degree in philosophy and a specialization in metaphysics.
Early Music Career
2006
Grant recorded a demo album titled "Sirens" under the name May Jailer and signed with 5 Points Records. She released the EP "Kill Kill" under the name Lizzy Grant in 2008.
Transformation into Lana Del Rey
2010
Del Rey released the album "Lana Del Ray A.K.A. Lizzy Grant" on 5 Points Records, marking the beginning of her transformation into Lana Del Rey. She adopted a new look inspired by pop culture icons like Marilyn Monroe and Priscilla Presley.
Breakthrough with 'Video Games'
2011
Del Rey debuted the song 'Video Games,' which went viral and led to her signing with Interscope Records. The song served as the lead single for her album "Born to Die", released in January 2012.
Release of "Born to Die" and "Paradise"
2012
"Born to Die" reached number two on the "Billboard" 200 chart and became the fifth highest-selling album in 2012. Del Rey followed up with the EP "Paradise", which included singles like 'Ride' and 'Body Electric'.
Soundtrack Contributions and "Ultraviolence"
2013-2014
Del Rey contributed to soundtracks for films like 'The Great Gatsby' and 'Maleficent'. She also released the short film 'Tropico' and announced her new album "Ultraviolence", which was released in May 2014.
Continued Success with "Honeymoon", "Lust for Life", and "Norman Fucking Rockwell!"
2015-2019
Del Rey released "Honeymoon" in 2015, "Lust for Life" in 2017, and "Norman Fucking Rockwell!" in 2019, each receiving critical acclaim and Grammy nominations.
Spoken-Word Album and "Chemtrails over the Country Club"
2020-2023
Del Rey released the spoken-word album "Violet Bent Backwards over the Grass" in 2020 and the albums "Chemtrails over the Country Club" in 2021 and "Blue Banisters" later that year. Her 2023 album "Did You Know That There’s a Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd" garnered five Grammy nominations.
Announcement of a Country Album
2024
Del Rey announced that she would be releasing a country album later in the year, marking a new direction in her career.

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