Elizabeth Woolridge Grant, better known as Lana Del Rey, is an American singer-songwriter acclaimed for her atmospheric and melancholic music that blends elements of glamour, romance, and Americana. Emerging from upstate New York and launching her career in New York City, she rose to fame in 2011 with the viral single "Video Games." Her 2012 album "Born to Die" achieved global success, highlighted by the hit "Summertime Sadness," and became one of the longest-charting albums by a female artist on the US Billboard 200. Del Rey's style is distinguished by cinematic references to pop culture from the 1950s through the 1970s, and she has influenced modern music with her distinctive sound and lyrical storytelling. Her sixth album, "Norman Fucking Rockwell," received Grammy nominations and was named one of Rolling Stone's greatest albums. She has continued to earn critical recognition with projects like "Did You Know That There's a Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd" and the single "A and W," both celebrated by industry critics. Beyond her solo work, Del Rey has contributed to notable film soundtracks, including "Young and Beautiful" for "The Great Gatsby," "Once Upon a Dream" for "Maleficent," and "Don't Call Me Angel" for "Charlie's Angels." She is the recipient of multiple awards, including MTV, Brit, and Billboard honors, and is recognized as one of the most influential singer-songwriters of the 21st century. In addition to her music, she has published a poetry collection, further showcasing her artistic vision.