Ava Max

About

Born Amanda Ava Koci on February 16, 1994, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Ava Max is an American singer-songwriter recognized for her engaging pop and dance-pop music. Her parents, who are of Albanian descent, emigrated from Albania before her birth. Influenced by her mother's operatic singing and her father's piano playing, she moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career in music, where she encountered various obstacles and rejections. Max gained widespread acclaim with her hit single "Sweet but Psycho" in 2018, which reached the top of the charts in 22 countries and peaked at number 10 on the US Billboard Hot 100. Her first album, Heaven & Hell, released in 2020, featured popular tracks like "Kings & Queens" and "My Head & My Heart." The subsequent release of her second album, Diamonds & Dancefloors, in 2023, further cemented her reputation as a pop icon. Known for her bold fashion choices and her signature "Max Cut" hairstyle, Max continues to inspire audiences with her empowering music and distinctive aesthetic, often drawing parallels to Lady Gaga.