Ava Max

Ava Max
Max in 2023
Born
Amanda Koçi

(1994-02-16) February 16, 1994 (age 30)
Other names
  • Amanda Kay
  • AVA
  • Ava Koci
EducationLexington High School
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
Years active2013–present
Notable workDiscography
AwardsFull list
Musical career
OriginChesapeake, Virginia, U.S.
Genres
InstrumentsVocals
LabelsAtlantic
Websiteavamax.com

Amanda Ava Koci (born Amanda Koçi; February 16, 1994), known professionally as Ava Max (/ˈvə/ AY-və), is an American singer and songwriter. She rose to prominence in 2018 with the release of her breakthrough single "Sweet but Psycho". The song peaked at number one in 22 countries and reached number two and number 10 on the Australian ARIA Charts and US Billboard Hot 100, respectively.

In March 2020, Max released the song, "Kings & Queens", which peaked at number 13 on the Billboard Hot 100 and at number 19 on the UK Singles Chart. It was followed by the release of her debut studio album, Heaven & Hell, in September 2020, which charted at number two on the UK Albums Chart and at number 27 on the US Billboard 200. In November 2020, the song "My Head & My Heart" was released, which peaked at number 45 on the Billboard Hot 100 and at number 18 on the UK Singles Chart. Max released her second studio album, Diamonds & Dancefloors, on January 27, 2023.


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