Anna Clendening (born March 12, 1993) is an American singer, actress, and Internet personality, known originally for being one of the most followed people on the now-defunct video sharing service Vine, and later as a contestant on season 9 of America's Got Talent. Now focusing primarily on her music career, Clendening has amassed over 144 million views on her YouTube channel and over 300 million streams on Spotify as of March 2022.
Early life Clendening was born in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, to parents Vickie Moore Clendening and Michael Clendening. At age 14, Anna was discovered to have severe anxiety and depression. While suffering from panic attacks due to her anxiety, Anna turned to music and began writing and performing songs in her bedroom.
Career Clendening's debut EP, "waves", was released on February 22, 2019, on the East West Records label. In April 2019, Clendening embarked on The Waves Tour, performing in eight U.S. cities.
In 2019, Clendening joined the roster at Sony/ATV's new joint venture, TwentySeven Music Publishing.
Clendening has recorded collaborations with several artists including Illenium, Matoma, Lost Kings, Gnash, Phantoms, John.k, and Vicetone.
She signed a record deal with Atlantic as of June 12, 2020 but as of 2024 beginning with "Help", her songs have been released independently.
Clendening announced on her Instagram page on February 6, 2026 that she would be touring for the first time in six years, opening for singer Alexander Stewart on his "What If?" tour.
Personal life Clendening resides in Los Angeles, California.
Discography Extended plays Title Details WavesReleased: February 22, 2019 Label: East West Records Format: Digital download, streaming EvolveReleased: October 9, 2020 Label: Atlantic Format: Digital download, streaming Untitled X'sReleased: September 9, 2022 Label: Atlantic Format: Digital download, streaming
Singles
Title Year Album "To My Parents" 2016 "Boys Like You" 2017Waves "Invisible" 2018 "Dead End" 2019 "If I'm Being Honest" "Get Me" 2020 Evolve "Love Song" "Girls Like You" 2022Non-album singles "Bare Minimum" 2022 "Bad Again"2023 "See You Again" "Save You" "Somebody to You" 2024 "Help" "Disconnecting" "Easier" "Happy Ending"2025 "I'm Trying" "I Feel Good" "Heavy" "Leaving You Is Hard"2026
Selected Collaborations +TitleYearAlbum"Too Far Gone" 2019non-album single"Say It" Disconnect"Broken Ones" ASCEND"33 Days" 2020non-album singles"Let It Go" "Feel Like This" 2025Everything & Nothing
Filmography Television Year Title Role Notes 2014 America's Got Talent Herself 5 episodes
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