Samara Joy, 1999
Singers · November 11, 1999
Samara Joy
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Samara Joy is 26 years old, born November 11, 1999 in United States · Scorpio.
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About
Samara Joy's jazz ballads and Grammy dominance redefined the genre for Gen Z. Born in the US in 1999, she released her self-titled debut in 2021 and was named Best New Artist by JazzTimes. Her second album, Linger Awhile, hit number one on the Billboard Jazz Albums chart. By age 24, she had claimed six Grammy Awards, including Best New Artist in 2023. Scorpio energy: introspective, magnetic.
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Biography
Samara Joy McLendon is an American jazz singer born November 11, 1999. She entered the jazz world with her self-titled debut album in 2021, immediately earning Best New Artist recognition from JazzTimes. Her follow-up, Linger Awhile (2022), became a chart milestone, reaching number one on the Billboard Jazz Albums chart. The accolades accelerated: six Grammy Awards by age 25, including Best New Artist in 2023, plus three wins for Best Jazz Vocal Album (2023, 2025, 2026) and two for Best Jazz Performance (2024, 2025). As a Scorpio born in November, Joy channels the sign's trademark intensity and emotional depth into her vocal delivery. Jazz singers perform live, record albums, and interpret standards and original compositions. Born in the US, she represents a new generation of American jazz artists breaking through to mainstream and streaming audiences.
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Trivia
- She was named Best New Artist by JazzTimes following her 2021 debut.
- Linger Awhile (2022) became her first chart-topping album on the Billboard Jazz Albums chart.
- She won Best New Artist at the Grammy Awards in 2023 at age 23.
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The Free Spirit
Restless and adventurous. Samara Joy reinvent often: new sounds, new platforms, new cities. Expect career pivots over decades.
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Birthday compatibility
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CHALLENGING
- Patrick MöllekenRooster · 1993
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Frequently asked
- How old is Samara Joy?
- Samara Joy is 26 years old (born November 11, 1999).
- When is Samara Joy's birthday?
- Samara Joy was born on November 11, 1999.
- What is Samara Joy's zodiac sign?
- Samara Joy is a Scorpio, born November 11, 1999.
- What is Samara Joy's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Samara Joy was born in 1999, the year of the Earth Rabbit.
- Where is Samara Joy from?
- Samara Joy is from United States.
- What does Samara Joy do?
- Samara Joy is a singer.
- Is Samara Joy still alive?
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