Everything You Wanted to Know About ‘Daydream’ Artist Lily Meola
We know we're not the only ones who've been completely captivated by singer-songwriter Lily Meola since her unforgettable audition on America's Got Talent last year.
Lily's original track "Daydream" didn't just earn her a Golden Buzzer—it also served as her breakout single, immediately demonstrating the silky vocals and emotive lyricism, straight from the heart, that define Lily's artistry. To this day, it remains one of our favorite inspiring pick-me-up anthems, and if you'd love to learn more about Lily and what makes her tick, keep scrolling to read everything she shared with us as our latest Woman Crush Wednesday.
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Name: Lily Meola
Hometown: Maui, Hawaii
Birthday: August 2
Fun Facts:
1. Lily just celebrated her favorite day of the year, Thanksgiving.
2. She has a lot of different favorite colors, but recently, it's been yellow.
"Yellow is such a happy color."
-Lily Meola
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3. BB cream is the one makeup product she couldn't live without.
4. People are usually shocked when she tells them that J Cole is one of her all-time favorite artists.
5. The Great British Baking Show is her all-time biggest Netflix obsession.
6. She can't get enough of Tim Robinson from I Think You Should Leave.
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7. She considers herself to be an open book, so usually, when there's something to know about her, people already know it.
8. However, she does have a few hidden talents, including making bird noises, riding a unicycle and knitting as well as sewing.
9. Her mom is her biggest hero.
"I wouldn't be a singer if she didn't convince me."
-Lily Meola
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10. Her most used emojis are 🤗 and 🐣
11. Lily's the first to admit she's very loud and that she doesn't know when to stop talking.
"I also overapologize a lot—sorry, I'm not sure if that's even a quirk."
-Lily Meola
12. She also truly belives that kindness is key.
"I try to be as nice to everyone as possible and to have fun."
-Lily Meola
For more on the young women who inspire us, click HERE to read our feature with actress and singer-songwriter Kayla DiVenere.