Billie Eilish

High school (ages 12+)
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1. When was Billie Eilish born?December 18, 2001
2. Where was Billie Eilish born?Los Angeles, California, USA
3. What is Billie Eilish known for?Innovative music production, distinctive vocal style, and genre-bending songwriting
4. What is the debut single?'Ocean Eyes' (2015), written and produced with Finneas O'Connell
5. Who is Billie Eilish?Billie Eilish is a singer and songwriter born on December 18, 2001. She writes her own songs and has become famous for her unique music style.
6. How did Billie Eilish first become known?She first gained attention with the song "Ocean Eyes" in 2015, which went viral on SoundCloud. This helped her release her debut EP "Don't Smile at Me" in 2017.

Billboard 200: A chart that ranks the best-selling albums in the United States.
RIAA Diamond Certification: An award given by the RIAA for selling 10 million units of a song or album.
General Field Categories (Grammys): The four most prestigious awards at the Grammys: Record, Album, Song of the Year, and Best New Artist.