Lennon Stella Explained

Lennon Stella
Birth Name:	Lennon Ray Louise Stella
Birth Date:	13 August 1999
Birth Place:	Oshawa, Ontario, Canada
Years Active:	2012–present
Parents:	The Stellas
Relatives:	Maisy Stella (sister)
Module:	Embed: yes Associated Acts: Lennon & Maisy

Lennon Ray Louise Stella (born August 13, 1999) is a Canadian singer and actress. She portrayed Maddie Conrad on the musical-drama series Nashville (2012–2018). Before going solo in 2018, Stella performed with her sister as the duo Lennon & Maisy. Stella released her debut EP Love, Me in 2018. Her debut studio album Three. Two. One. was released in 2020.

Career

20122018: Early work, acting and Love, Me

Stella began her career performing alongside younger sister Maisy Stella as part of the duo Lennon & Maisy. She starred as Maddie Conrad in the musical soap opera Nashville (20122018), and wrote and performed a number of songs for the soundtrack.

In January 2018, it was announced that Stella had signed a record deal with Records and Columbia Records.^[1] In 2018, Stella featured on the track "Polaroid" with Jonas Blue and Liam Payne. On November 16, 2018, she released her debut extended play, Love, Me, featuring previously released singles "Bad", "Breakaway", and "Fortress", marking the start of her solo music career.^[2]

2019present: Established solo music career and Three. Two. One.

In May and June 2019, Stella opened for Anne-Marie on her Speak Your Mind tour. She collaborated with The Chainsmokers and Illenium for a single titled "Takeaway" which was released on July 24, 2019. That same year, she toured as an opening act with 5 Seconds of Summer for the Chainsmokers' World War Joy Tour.^{[3] [4] [5]} In February 2020, she won a Juno Award for Breakthrough Artist of the Year, making this the first award she has received.

Stella's debut solo album, Three. Two. One. (2020), was praised by critics and achieved commercial success. In The Observer, critic Kitty Empire calls it "strikingly serene".^[6] In Exclaim!, Ariel Matheson gives it an 8/10 and calls it a "feminine powerhouse".^[7] It reached number 80 on the US Billboard 200 and appeared on numerous other charts, while the single "Kissing Other People" was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).

In 2021, Stella reunited with her younger sister for the song "While You Sleep" from the soundtrack of the HBO Max film The Fallout. In January 2022, she performed a cover of "Hey, Beautiful" by The Solids as the theme song for the spin-off How I Met Your Father. She has since released the independent singles "Fancy" (2021), "Bubble" (2021), and "Thank You" (2022).

Artistry

Lennon Stella is mainly described as an indie pop and pop musician whose music is "R&B tinged".^{[8] [9] [10]} Her debut EP is described as a dance-club record.

Discography

Studio albums

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Album details	Peak chart positions
CAN ^[11]	AUS ^[12]	NZ ^[13]	SCO ^[14]	UK ^[15]	US ^[16]
Three. Two. One.	Released: April 24, 2020 Label: Records, Columbia Format: Digital download, streaming	10	54	30	54	91	80

Extended plays

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EP details	Peak chart positions
CAN
Love, Me	Released: November 16, 2018 Label: Records, Columbia Format: Digital download, streaming	60
Three. Two. One. (Alternate Versions)	Released: August 7, 2020^[17] Label: Records, Columbia Format: Digital download, streaming	—

Singles

As lead artist

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Year	Peak chart positions										Certifications	Album
CAN ^[18]	BEL (FL) Tip ^[19]	FRA ^[20]	IRE ^[21]	JPN ^[22]	NZ ^[23]	SCO ^[24]	SWI ^[25]	UK ^[26]	US ^[27]
"Like Everybody Else"	2018	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
"Bad"		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	MC: Gold	Love, Me
"Polaroid"		—	29	183	22	63	—	3	96	12	—	MC: Platinum^[28] ARIA: Platinum^[29] BPI: Platinum^[30] RIAA: Gold	Blue and LP1
"Breakaway"		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—		Love, Me
"La Di Da"		49	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	MC: Platinum RIAA: Gold
"Feelings"		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
"Bitch (Takes One to Know One)"	2019	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
"Kissing Other People"		60	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	MC: Platinum RIAA: Gold^[31]	Three. Two. One
"Golf on TV"	2020	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
"Jealous"		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
"Fear of Being Alone"		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
"Older Than I Am"		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
"Summer Feelings"		96	—	—	—	—	—	72	—	79	—	MC: Gold	Scoob! The Album
"Every Time You Go Away"		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—		rowspan="6"
"Fancy"^[32]	2021	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
"Bubble"		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
"Hey Beautiful"	2022	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
"Thank You"		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
"Merry Christmas, Darling"		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that territory.

As featured artist

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Year	Peak chart positions										Certifications	Album
CAN ^[33]	AUS ^[34]	FRA ^[35]	GER ^[36]	IRE ^[37]	NOR ^[38]	SWE ^[39]	SWI ^[40]	UK ^[41]	US ^[42]
"Takeaway"	2019	31	32	136	30	41	14	38	36	64	69	MC: Platinum ARIA: Platinum^[43] BPI: Silver^[44] BVMI: Gold^[45] IFPI SWI: Gold^[46] RIAA: Platinum^[47] SNEP: Gold^[48]	World War Joy and Ascend
"Light Year"	2021	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that territory.

Promotional singles

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Year	Album
"Happy Xmas (War Is Over)"	2016
"Workin' On It"	2019	Treat Myself

Other appearances

Title	Year	Album
"Love Can Kill"	2019
"Hey Beautiful"	2022	Hey Beautiful (from How I Met Your Father)

Music videos

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Year	Other artist(s)	Director(s)
As lead artist
"Bad"	2018		Blythe Thomas	^[49]
"Polaroid"		Jonas Blue, Liam Payne	Jay Martin	^[50]
"Breakaway"		Gus Black	^[51]
"La Di Da"				^[52]
"Feelings"			Blythe Thomas	^[53]
"Bitch (Takes One to Know One)"	2019		Drew Kirsch	^[54]
"Kissing Other People"	2020		Sean Matsuyama	^[55]
"Jealous"			Alex Nicholson	^[56]
"Fear of Being Alone"			CeCe Dawson	^[57]
"Older Than I Am"				^[58]
As featured artist
"Takeaway"	2019	The Chainsmokers, Illenium	Jeremiah Davis	^[59]

Tours

Headlining

• Love, Me Tour (2019)^[60]
• Lennon Stella: Live in Concert (2019–20)^{[61] [62] [63]}
• Three. Two. One: The Tour (2020) [CANCELED]^[64]

Festivals

• Lollapalooza (2019)^[65]
• Bonnaroo Music Festival (2020)^[66]

Supporting

• Speak Your Mind Tour – Anne-Marie (2019)^[67]
• World War Joy Tour – The Chainsmokers (2019)^[68]

Filmography

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Year	Role	Notes
Nashville	2012–18		Recurring role (Season 1); Main role (Season 2–6); 105 episodes

Notes and References

1. Web site: 'NASHVILLE' STAR LENNON STELLA SIGNS RECORD DEAL. tasteofcountry.com. January 18, 2018. July 30, 2018.
2. Web site: Lennon Stella. 2020-12-04. Spotify. en.
3. February 12, 2019. 5SOS & The Chainsmokers' Tour Dates For 2019: See Them Here. 2020-07-11. Billboard.
4. Web site: Bellete. Sarah. 5SOS & The Chainsmokers headline the 'World War Joy' concert. 2020-07-11. The Vanderbilt Hustler. October 22, 2019 .
5. Web site: Aneed. Samantha. February 12, 2019. 5 Seconds of Summer, The Chainsmokers Announce North American Tour. 2020-07-11. Beyond The Stage Magazine. en-US.
6. Web site: Lennon Stella: Three. Two. One. review – a serene debut. The Guardian. Empire. Kitty. Apr 26, 2020. May 20, 2020.
7. Web site: Canadian Pop Phenom Lennon Stella Makes the Long Wait Worth It on Debut LP 'Three. Two. One.'. Exclaim!. Matheson. Ariel. Apr 27, 2020. May 20, 2020.
8. Web site: Three. Two. One. Lennon Stella's Music Career Takes Off. pollstar.com. March 11, 2020 . 2020-03-17.
9. Web site: Nine Songs: Lennon Stella. The Line of Best Fit. en. 2020-03-17.
10. Web site: Lennon Stella's Whirlwind of Success: First Headline Tour, Debut Album, & Opening for The Chainsmokers/5SOS [Q&A]]. Ones to Watch. 2020-03-17.
11. Lennon Stella, CNA. Billboard. subscription. May 5, 2020.
12. The ARIA Report: Week Commencing 4 May 2020. Australian Recording Industry Association. 1574. May 4, 2020.
13. Web site: NZ Top 40 Albums Chart. Recorded Music NZ. May 4, 2020. May 2, 2020.
14. Web site: Scottish Albums Chart Top 100. Official Charts Company. May 1, 2020.
15. Web site: Official Albums Chart Top 100. Official Charts Company. May 1, 2020.
16. Lennon Stella – Chart History: Billboard 200. Billboard. May 5, 2020.
17. Web site: Three. Two. One. (Alternate Versions) – EP by Lennon Stella. Apple Music. August 7, 2020.
18. Lennon Stella, CAN. Billboard. subscription. April 16, 2020.
19. Web site: Jonas Blue, Liam Payne & Lennon Stella - Polaroid. ultratop.be. 2020-03-17.
20. Web site: Le Top de la semaine : Top Singles (téléchargement + streaming) – SNEP (Week 4, 2019). Syndicat National de l'Édition Phonographique. fr. March 17, 2020.
21. Web site: IRMA – Irish Charts. November 23, 2018. Irish Recorded Music Association. March 17, 2020.
22. Jonas Blue. Billboard. 2020-03-17.
23. Web site: NZ Hot Singles Chart. October 15, 2018. Recorded Music NZ. March 17, 2020.
24. List of Scottish peaks:
    • For "Polaroid": Web site: 09 November 2018 - 15 November 2018. Official Charts Company. 2020-03-17.
    • For "Summer Feelings": Web site: 29 May 2020 - 04 June 2020. Official Charts Company. June 10, 2020.
25. Web site: Jonas Blue, Liam Payne & Lennon Stella - Polaroid - swisscharts.com. swisscharts.com. 2020-03-17.
26. Web site: Official Singles Chart Top 100. Official Charts Company. 2020-03-17.
27. Lennon Stella – Chart History: Hot 100. Billboard. March 17, 2020.
28. Canada. Lennon Stella. February 11, 2023.
29. Australia. single. 2023. April 5, 2023.
30. United Kingdom. single. Jonas Blue/Liam Payne/Lennon. Polaroid. 15415-4848-1. February 11, 2023.
31. United States. Lennon Stella. February 10, 2023.
32. 1446145024291491843. lennonstella. FANCY! SONG AND VIDEO OUT OCTOBER THIRTEENTH. October 7, 2021.
33. The Chainsmokers. Billboard. 2020-03-17.
34. Web site: australian-charts.com - Australian charts portal. australian-charts.com. 2020-03-17. July 3, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170703024130/http://australian-charts.com/showitem.asp?interpret=Rihanna&titel=S&M&cat=s. dead.
35. Web site: Le Top de la semaine : Top Singles (téléchargement + streaming) – SNEP (Week 43, 2019). Syndicat National de l'Édition Phonographique. fr. March 17, 2020.
36. Web site: Offizielle Deutsche Charts - Offizielle Deutsche Charts. offiziellecharts.de. 2020-03-17.
37. Web site: irishcharts.com - Discography The Chainsmokers. irish-charts.com. 2020-03-17.
38. Web site: norwegiancharts.com - Norwegian charts portal. norwegiancharts.com. 2020-03-17.
39. Web site: swedishcharts.com - Swedish Charts Portal. swedishcharts.com. 2020-03-17.
40. Web site: The Chainsmokers & Illenium feat. Lennon Stella - Takeaway - swisscharts.com. swisscharts.com. 2020-03-17.
41. Web site: Official Singles Chart Top 100 Official Charts Company. officialcharts.com. en. 2020-03-17.
42. The Chainsmokers. Billboard. 2020-03-17.
43. Australia. single. 2019. February 11, 2023.
44. United Kingdom. single. Chainsmokers/Illenium/Stella. Takeaway. 17769-5813-1. February 11, 2023.
45. Germany. Lennon Stella. December 22, 2022.
46. Switzerland. Lennon Stella. February 11, 2023.
47. United States. single. The Chainsmokers. Takeaway. February 11, 2023.
48. France. single. The Chainsmokers & Illenium. Takeaway (feat. Lennon Stella). February 11, 2023.
49. Web site: Lennon Stella - Bad (Official Video). LennonStellaVEVO. September 14, 2018. YouTube. March 17, 2020.
50. Web site: Jonas Blue, Liam Payne, Lennon Stella - Polaroid. JonasBlueVEVO. October 19, 2018. YouTube. March 17, 2020.
51. Web site: Lennon Stella - "Breakaway" // Official Video. LennonStellaVEVO. October 31, 2018. YouTube. March 17, 2020.
52. Web site: Lennon Stella - "La Di Da" (Official Video). LennonStellaVEVO. November 16, 2018. YouTube. March 17, 2020.
53. Web site: Lennon Stella - "Feelings" // Official Video. LennonStellaVEVO. December 12, 2018. YouTube. March 17, 2020.
54. Web site: Lennon Stella - BITCH // Official Video. LennonStellaVEVO. March 21, 2019. YouTube. March 17, 2020.
55. Web site: Lennon Stella - Kissing Other People (Official Video). LennonStellaVEVO. January 21, 2020. YouTube. March 17, 2020.
56. Web site: Lennon Stella - Jealous (Official Video). LennonStellaVEVO. March 13, 2020. YouTube. March 17, 2020.
57. Web site: Lennon Stella - Fear of Being Alone (Official Video). LennonStellaVEVO. April 10, 2020. YouTube. September 28, 2020.
58. Web site: Lennon Stella - Older Than I Am (Official Video). LennonStellaVEVO. April 24, 2020. YouTube. September 28, 2020.
59. Web site: The Chainsmokers, ILLENIUM - Takeaway (Official Video) ft. Lennon Stella. TheChainsmokersVEVO. July 24, 2019. YouTube. March 17, 2020.
60. Web site: thisislennon on Instagram: "oh me oh my i am beyond stoked to announce I am going on TOUR in 2019 !!!! tickets and VIP packages on sale tomorrow at 10am local time…". https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/s/instagram/Bq-ofRxnip1 . December 24, 2021 . registration. Instagram. en. 2020-03-17.
61. Web site: thisislennon on Instagram: "Can't fuckin wait to be inspired by these crazy talented humans every night - come see us Europe n UK !!!!! Tickets on my website ". https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/s/instagram/B7GFpbHFAsm . December 24, 2021 . registration. Instagram. en. 2020-03-17.
62. Web site: thisislennon on Instagram: "CANT WAIT TO SEE YOU". https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/s/instagram/B53tqMilyZy . December 24, 2021 . registration. Instagram. en. 2020-03-17.
63. Web site: thisislennon on Instagram: "my oh my the exciting news just. keeps. coming. i'm stoked to announce two more shows -- I'll be playing the Tabernacle in Atlanta and THE…". https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/s/instagram/B4vA578l1XB . December 24, 2021 . registration. Instagram. en. 2020-03-17.
64. Web site: thisislennon on Instagram: "FRIENDS my new song with @jpsaxe is out now. https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/s/instagram/B8jUTgFFQOH . December 24, 2021 . registration. Instagram. en. 2020-03-17.
65. Web site: thisislennon on Instagram: "YEAH RIIIIIGHT". https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/s/instagram/BvO_G9_nbmq . December 24, 2021 . registration. Instagram. en. 2020-03-17.
66. Web site: thisislennon on Instagram: "I literally haven't been able to think about this without sobbing... currently typing through tears. anyone who knows me knows that…". https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/s/instagram/B7BdDdoFfIC . December 24, 2021 . registration. Instagram. en. 2020-03-17.
67. Web site: thisislennon on Instagram: "SO STOKED to play my first shows in the EU/UK with this total badass @annemarie ". https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/s/instagram/Budz_qlHChV . December 24, 2021 . registration. Instagram. en. 2020-03-17.
68. Web site: thisislennon on Instagram: "pinch me. like truly what the fak is happening. I'm opening up for @thechainsmokers and @5SOS? r u joking ? holy shit balls I'm geeeeeeking…". https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/s/instagram/BtyNSDDn6Ye . December 24, 2021 . registration. Instagram. en. 2020-03-17.