Bea Miller

Bea Miller

Miller in 2016
Background information
Birth name Beatrice Annika Miller
Born (1999-02-07) February 7, 1999
Maplewood, New Jersey, U.S.
Genres
Occupation(s)
Instruments
Years active 2008–present
Labels
Website beamiller.com

Beatrice Annika "Bea" Miller (born February 7, 1999) is an American singer and actress. Miller came in ninth place on season two of The X Factor (U.S. version). She is signed to Hollywood Records and Syco Music. Her debut EP was released in 2014 and her debut album Not an Apology was released on July 24, 2015.

Career

2012: The X Factor (U.S.)

Miller performed the following songs on The X Factor:

Episode Theme Song Original artist Order Result
Audition Free choice "Cowboy Take Me Away" Dixie Chicks N/A Advanced
Bootcamp 1 Solo performance Not viewed Advanced
Bootcamp 2 Group performance Not viewed Advanced
Bootcamp 3 Duet performance "Pumped Up Kicks" (with Carly Rose Sonenclar) Foster the People Advanced
Judges' houses Free choice "Titanium" David Guetta/Sia Advanced
Week 1 Made in America "I Won't Give Up" Jason Mraz 11 Advanced
Week 2 Songs from movies "Iris" Goo Goo Dolls 5 Safe (10th)
Week 3 Divas "Time After Time" Cyndi Lauper 4 Safe (8th)[1]
Week 4 Giving Thanks "Chasing Cars" Snow Patrol 7 Bottom three (8th)[2]
Week 4 Survival Singing for Survival "White Flag" Dido 2 Eliminated[2]

2013–2015: Record deal and Not An Apology

On April 11, 2013, it was officially announced that she was signed to Syco Music and Hollywood Records, making the first collaborative arrangement between these two labels.[3] Shortly after the ending of the second season of The X Factor, Miller changed her name to simply Bea Miller.[4] Her album was released in 2015 with the lead singles being Young Blood and Fire & Gold. The cover art is a picture of Miller, sitting down holding a sharpie, stylized with sharpie marks around her.[5] She uploaded her new song "Rich Kids" to YouTube,in 2014 and it will be included in Not An Apology. Her single, Young Blood, received over 150,000 views in less than a week.[6] She released a clip of a new song called "Enemy Fire".[7]

"Enemy Fire" premiered on her own Vevo channel in April 2014. She worked with busbee, Jarrad Rogers, Mike Del Rio, and other noteworthy producers for her album. Her debut EP Young Blood was released on April 22, 2014,[8][9] with the lead single "Young Blood". Her EP peaked at No. 2 on the iTunes pop albums chart. Her EP had a debut peak on Billboard 200 at No. 64. She contributed her voice towards the audio book for Jennifer Donnelly's new book, Deep Blue: Songspell and a promotional song for it called "Open Your Eyes". Miller opened up for Demi Lovato on select cities for her Demi World Tour.[10]

In 2015, Miller was named Radio Disney's newest N.B.T. (Next Big Thing) artist. She appeared on Disney Channel many times with it and promoted her album with it as well. Her debut single "Young Blood" won the 2015 Radio Disney Music Awards for "Best Song to Rock Out to With Your BFF".[11]

Miller released her debut album, Not An Apology on July 24, 2015 and became the first Hollywood Records artist in years along with R5 to have a top 10 debut. The album peaked at #7 on the Billboard 200. On April 24, 2015, it was announced that Miller will accompany Debby Ryan and Natalie La Rose as opening act's for the summer leg of Fifth Harmony's Reflection Tour, which began on July 15 in Louisville, KY.[12] In July 2015, Miller was chosen by public vote to be the next VEVO Lift artist. Bea finished the tour in late August.

2016–present: Second studio album

Miller has teased her upcoming second studio album on Twitter in 2016. The album is due for later this year in fall 2016.

On April 20, 2016, it was announced that Miller would join Selena Gomez, on her Revival Tour as an opening act along with DNCE.[13] The tour will run from May throughout the summer. Miller also announced that she will be having meet & greets titled, "Tea With Bea".[14]

The first single from Miller's second album is titled "Yes Girl" (stylized as "yes girl"). On May 13, 2016, Bea announced via Twitter that the single would be released on May 20, 2016.[15] Miller has performed this song numerous times on the Revival Tour, along with her other song called "A Song Like You".

Personal life

In 2015, Miller had been dating American singer-songwriter Jacob Whitesides. They broke up in 2016.[16] She is daughter of two moms[17] and has two sisters.

Discography

Albums

List of studio albums, with selected chart positions
Title Album details Peak chart positions
US
[18]
Not an Apology 7

Extended plays

Title Album details Peak chart positions
US
[18]
Young Blood
  • Released: April 22, 2014
  • Label: Syco, Hollywood
  • Format: Digital download
 64

Singles

Title Year Peak chart positions Album
US US
Pop		 US
Dance
"Young Blood" 2014 105 40 4 Not An Apology
"Fire N Gold"[19] 2015 78 42 -
"Yes Girl" 2016 - - - TBA

Promotional singles

Title Year Album
"Open Your Eyes"[20] 2014 N/A

Music videos

Title Year Director
"Young Blood" 2014 Mark Pellington[21]
"Fire N Gold" 2015 Black Coffee[22]
"Yes Girl" 2016 Aya Tanimura[23]

Filmography

Year Title Role Notes
2008 Saturday Night Live Kid on "The Dakota Fanning Show" appearance
2008 Teddy Grams Grace Short
2009 The Wonder Pets Cuby / Baby Munchkin 2 Episodes
2009 Confessions of a Shopaholic Shoestore girl
2009 Tell-Tale Angela Bernard
2009 Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs Additional Voice
2008 Yes, Virginia Virginia O'Hanlon Lead role
2009 Yuppie Federation Waitress
2010 Hens and Chicks Hanna
2010 Toy Story 3 Molly Voice role
2011 Too Big to Fail Buffett's Great Grandkid
2012 Lifted Buffett's Great Grandkid
2012 Unforgettable Katrina Sadler
2012 The X Factor herself/contestant
2013 Officer Down Lanie Callahan
2013 Mary and Martha Funeral Singer

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Work Result Ref.
2015 Radio Disney Music Awards Best Song to Rock Out to With your BFFs "Young Blood" Won [11]
Teen Choice Awards Choice Next Big Thing Herself Won [24]
2016 Teen Choice Awards Choice Music: Breakout Artist Nominated

Tours

Opening act

References

  1. ↑ Sophie Schillaci and Michele Amabile Angermiller, "'X Factor' Finalist Beatrice Miller 'Hated' Britney Spears' Song Choice," The Hollywood Reporter, November 15, 2012.
  2. 1 2 "‘The X Factor’ Results: Arin Ray And Beatrice Miller Sent Home In Double Elimination," Huffington Post, November 23, 2012.
  3. ↑ "'X Factor' Alum Beatrice Miller Inks Record Deal". The Hollywood Reporter. 2013-11-04. Retrieved 2014-04-30.
  4. ↑ Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Bea Miller BeaMiller.com. "Bea Miller profile". Hollywood Records. Retrieved 2014-04-30.
  5. ↑ "Instagram". Instagram. Retrieved 2014-04-30.
  6. ↑ Username *. "Bea Miller Kicks Off a Month of Surprises with "Rich Kids" Teaser". Fanlala.com. Retrieved 2014-04-30.
  7. ↑ "Instagram". Instagram. Retrieved 2014-04-30.
  8. ↑ "Twitter/BeaMiller: my EP comes out on iTunes April 22nd". Twitter.com. 2014-04-12. Retrieved 2014-04-30.
  9. ↑ "Bea Miller - Tijdlijnfoto's". Facebook. Retrieved 2014-04-30.
  10. ↑ Mike Wass (2014-09-17). "Disney Divas Unite! Bea Miller Is Joining Demi Lovato On Tour". Idolator. Retrieved 2016-08-27.
  11. 1 2 "Radio Disney Music Awards 2015 - Winners | Disney Music". Music.disney.com. Retrieved 2016-08-27.
  12. ↑ "Fifth Harmony Announce Summer 'Reflection' Tour: Get All The Details!". MTV. 2015-04-25. Retrieved 2016-08-27.
  13. ↑ Jessie Katz (2016-04-20). "Bea Miller Nabs Opening Slot on Selena Gomez Revival Tour". Billboard. Retrieved 2016-08-27.
  14. ↑ "bea on Twitter: "THE BEST PART OF TOURING IS SEEING UR CUTE FACES THEY MAKE ME SO HAPPY COME DRINK TEA W ME BEFORE SHOWS #teawithbea"". Twitter. 2016-04-20. Retrieved 2016-08-27.
  15. ↑ "bea on Twitter: "YES GIRL IS BEING RELEASED ONE WEEK FROM TODAY ON MAY 20th I'M ECSTATIC FOR YOU TO OFFICIALLY HEAR IT #YESGIRL "". Twitter. 2016-05-13. Retrieved 2016-08-27.
  16. ↑ Christina Garibaldi (2015-10-23). "Jacob Whitesides Has Girlfriend Bea Miller To Thank For Inspiring His New EP". mtv.com. Retrieved 2016-01-05.
  17. ↑ Wass, Mike (14 July 2015). "Bea Miller Talks Debut LP 'Not An Apology,' Gay Marriage & Her First Love Song: Idolator Interview - Idolator". Music News, Reviews, and Gossip on Idolator.com. Retrieved 8 November 2016.
  18. 1 2 "Bea Miller". Billboard.
  19. ↑ Cantor, Brian (January 9, 2015). "Bea Miller's New Single "Fire N Gold" Arrives At Radio In February". Headline Planet.
  20. ↑ "Open Your Eyes (Deep Blue Songspell) - Single by Bea Miller on Apple Music". United States: iTunes Store. June 3, 2014.
  21. ↑ "Bea Miller's "Young Blood Video"". Vevo. June 16, 2015.
  22. ↑ "Bea Miller's "Fire N Gold Video"". Vevo. June 16, 2015.
  23. ↑ "bea en Twitter: "yes girl (Official Video) - Bea Miller - Vevo"". Vevo. August 25, 2016.
  24. ↑ "Winners of teen choice 2015 announced". FOX Networks. 2015-08-16. Retrieved 2015-09-02.
  25. ↑ "Bea Miller Details Surreal Friendship With Demi Lovato," Fuse TV, January 5, 2015.
  26. ↑ Brie Hiramine, "Debby Ryan Is Going on Tour With Fifth Harmony," J-14, April 24, 2015.
  27. ↑ Mike Wass, "Bea Miller Is The Opener For Selena Gomez’s ‘Revival Tour’," Idolator, April 20, 2016.

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