Nelly Furtado

Biography

Nelly Furtado is a Canadian singer and songwriter born on December 2, 1978, who has sold over 45 million records worldwide. Her critically acclaimed debut album Whoa, Nelly! (2000) spawned the hit singles "I'm Like a Bird" and "Turn Off the Light", earning her a Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance. Furtado's subsequent albums, including Folklore and Loose, solidified her commercial success with numerous international hits.