Day began recording music in her early teens, independently releasing her debut album, Powered by Love, in 2009. Following its success, Day worked as a songwriter for BMG Publishing Group and eventually landed a Hollywood Records artist deal. In 2015, Day released her major label debut, Kicker, which was preceded by singles "Hypnotic" and "East of Eden". Day followed the release with promotional appearances for publications including Vogue, Playboy, and The Huffington Post, and on televised programs including Late Night with Seth Meyers and Conan. In 2016, Day performed at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival.\n', '

Raised in Arizona, Day was immersed in the cafe and art space her parents helped to create in their small mountain town of Pinetop-Lakeside. She was first encouraged by her mother to learn guitar as practical means for achieving a sustainable career as a musician. Her first songs, written soon after picking up the guitar at age 9, took influence from the classic singer/songwriter records of her parents and the mystique of the rugged desert landscape around her.\n', '

The self-released album was recorded and paid for by a family friend impressed by the 23 year-old Day\'s songwriting and self-determination. The designers of the album artwork contributed their services for free, simply wanting to be a part of the project. The initial success of Power of Love, despite Day\'s young age, brought the attention of BMG Publishing, who connected her with John Paul White of the Civil Wars and an 24 year-old Meghan Trainor for writing sessions.\n', '

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