Cassandra Monique "Andra" Batie (born December 30, 1984), who goes by the stage name Andra Day, is an American soul, R&B, jazz, blues, disco, and pop singer who has released one album and two singles. Her debut album, Cheers to the Fall, was released on August 28, 2015. Adrian Gurvitz and Raphael Saadiq produced the album. She was also featured in Rolling Stone's "10 New Artists You Need to Know" for July 2015. NPR's Katie Presley has praised her singing by saying it has "Eartha Kitt's unflappable confidence, Amy Winehouse's effortless grasp of classic jazz, Billie Holiday's access to raw emotion, and Adele's range and pop sensibility." On December 7, 2015, Day received two nominations at the 58th Annual Grammy Awards, including Best R&B Performance for "Rise Up" and Best R&B Album for "Cheers to the Fall."
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CBS Mornings (2021)
Guest starring as Andra Day
- Episode 2024-02-09: Usher, Penn & Teller, Sebastian Maniscalco, Andra Day (Feb 9, 2024)
GMA3: What You Need to Know (2020)
Guest starring as Andra Day
- Episode 2x334: Beth Handel, Andra Day (Jan 4, 2022)
The Kelly Clarkson Show (2019)
Guest starring as Andra Day
- Episode 5x135: Riley Keough, Luis A. Miranda Jr., Andra Day (May 9, 2024)
The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration (2016)
Guest starring as Andra Day
- Episode 2023-11-26: The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration (Nov 26, 2023)
The Daily Show with Trevor Noah (2015)
Guest starring as Andra Day
(2 episodes)
- Episode 2021-02-24: Andra Day (Feb 24, 2021)
- Episode 2017-08-23: Andra Day & Bryan Stevenson (Aug 23, 2017)
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (2015)
Guest starring as Andra Day
(3 episodes)
- Episode 2020-05-18: Stephen Colbert from home, with Kumail Nanjiani, Andra Day, Elmo (May 18, 2020)
- Episode 2018-01-08: Liam Neeson, Michael Wolff, Andra Day & Common (Jan 8, 2018)
- Episode 2016-01-06: Jerry Seinfeld, Senator Rand Paul, Andra Day (Jan 6, 2016)
The Late Late Show with James Corden (2015)
Guest starring as Andra Day
- Episode 2021-03-08: Andra Day, SG Lewis, Nile Rodgers (Mar 8, 2021)
q (2014)
Guest starring as Andra Day
- Episode 2x24: Ethan Hawke; Andra Day; Amber Fares (May 15, 2016)
The All-Star Dog Rescue Celebration (2014)
Guest starring as Andra Day
- Episode 2015-11-26: 2nd Annual The All-Star Dog Rescue Celebration (Nov 26, 2015)
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2014)
Guest starring as Andra Day
- Episode 2021-02-23: Tom Holland, Andra Day (Feb 23, 2021)
The Talk (2010)
Guest starring as Andra Day
- Episode 2024-02-09: Justin Hartley, Andra Day (Feb 9, 2024)
RuPaul's Drag Race (2009)
Guest starring as Judge
- Episode 14x12: Moulin Ru: The Rusical (Mar 25, 2022)
RuPaul's Drag Race: Untucked! (2009)
Guest starring as Andra Day
- Episode 14x12: Moulin Ru: The Rusical (Mar 25, 2022)
The Andrew Marr Show (2007)
Guest starring as Andra Day
- Episode 2021-03-28: 28/03/2021 (Mar 28, 2021)
Spike Guys' Choice Awards (2007)
Guest starring as Andra Day
- Episode 2016-06-09: Guys Choice Perfect 10 (Jun 9, 2016)
America's Got Talent (2006)
Guest starring as Andra Day
- Episode 11x21: Semifinals Results 2 (Sep 7, 2016) [Special Guest Star]
Dancing with the Stars (2005)
Guest starring as Andra Day
- Episode 22x03: Week 3: Most Memorable Year (Apr 4, 2016)
Jimmy Kimmel Live (2003)
Guest starring as Andra Day
(3 episodes)
- Episode 2024-05-09: Chris Pine, Bert Kreischer, Andra Day (May 9, 2024)
- Episode 2021-04-19: Riz Ahmed, Andra Day (Apr 19, 2021)
- Episode 2018-02-22: Oprah Winfrey, Timothee Chalamet, Andra Day and Common (Feb 22, 2018)
The View (1997)
Guest starring as Andra Day
- Episode 2017-11-13: Andra Day, Common, Jenifer Lewis (Nov 13, 2017)
NAACP Image Awards (1984)
Guest starring as Performer
- Episode 2024-03-16: 55th Annual NAACP Image Awards (Mar 16, 2024)
Super Bowl (1967)
Guest starring as Andra Day
- Episode 2024-02-11: Super Bowl LVIII - Kansas City Chiefs vs. San Francisco 49ers (Feb 11, 2024)
Grammy Awards (1959)
Guest starring as Andra Day
- Episode 2016-02-15: The 58th Annual Grammy Awards (Feb 15, 2016)
Oscars (1953)
Guest starring as Andra Day
(2 episodes)
- Episode 2021-04-25: The 93rd Annual Academy Awards (Apr 25, 2021)
- Episode 2018-03-04: The 90th Annual Academy Awards (Mar 4, 2018)
Golden Globe Awards (1944)
Guest starring as Andra Day
(2 episodes)
- Episode 2024-01-07: The 81st Annual Golden Globe Awards (Jan 7, 2024)
- Episode 2021-02-28: The 78th Annual Golden Globe Awards 2021 (Feb 28, 2021)