Ally Brooke

Ally Brooke
Background information
Birth name Allyson Brooke Hernandez
Born (1993-07-07) July 7, 1993
San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
Occupation(s)
  • Singer
Instruments Vocals
Years active 2012–present
Labels
Associated acts Fifth Harmony

Allyson Brooke Hernandez (born July 7, 1993),[1] known professionally as Ally Brooke, is an American singer, best known as a member of the girl group Fifth Harmony, which was formed on the second season of The X Factor US in 2012. She is currently working on her debut solo studio album with Atlantic Records.

Early life

She was born and raised in San Antonio, Texas, to Jerry Hernandez and Patricia Castillo. Brooke was a six week premature baby, weighing in at 1 pound and 4 ounces when she was born.[2] She is of Mexican descent and has an older brother. She attended Cornerstone Christian Elementary School in San Antonio, Texas and completed her high school education through home-schooling.[3][4] She has cited Selena as her biggest musical influence.[5]

Career

The X Factor and Fifth Harmony

Brooke auditioned for The X Factor in Austin, Texas, not far from her hometown in San Antonio, singing "On My Knees" from contemporary Christian and Latin pop singer Jaci Velasquez.[6] For her bootcamp round she sang against Jullia Bullock singing "Knockin' on Heaven's Door". She was eliminated during the bootcamp round of competition, but was brought back along with Dinah Jane, Normani, Lauren Jauregui, and Camila Cabello to form the group now known as Fifth Harmony.[7] The group advanced to the live shows and managed to finish in third place.[8] Her grandfather passed away during week 4 performance of "Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You)" by Kelly Clarkson.

After the finale of The X Factor, Fifth Harmony was signed to Syco Music and Epic Records. The group released their first EP, Better Together in 2013, along with the albums Reflection in 2015 and 7/27 in 2016.[9] They released their self-titled third studio album Fifth Harmony on August 25, 2017. On March 19, 2018, the group announced an indefinite hiatus to focus on solo projects.[10]

Solo work

Aside from her work with Fifth Harmony, Brooke was also featured on American DJ-duo Lost Kings song "Look at Us Now" along with American rapper ASAP Ferg. The song was released on June 9, 2017.[11] In July 2017, Brooke was set to perform a solo show in São Paulo, but the show was canceled.[12] Brooke joined Plácido Domingo to sing two songs on January 24, 2018 at the Convention Center's Lila Cockrell Theatre in San Antonio, Texas.[13] Brooke collaborated with German DJ Topic for the song "Perfect", which was released on January 26, 2018 along with its music video.[14][15] She performed the song during an episode of Wild 'n Out and at We Day Illinois in March 2018.[16]

In early 2018, Brooke joined the other members of Fifth Harmony in an episode of Lip Sync Battle, performing a medley of songs by Selena and Jennifer Lopez.[17] In March 2018, Brooke sung a medley of songs from Oscar-winning films such as "Beauty and the Beast" and "My Heart Will Go On" during the E! News broadcast of the red carpet pre-show of the 90th Academy Awards.[18] On March 12, 2018, Brooke signed Maverick Entertainment as a solo artist.[19] Brooke appeared in an episode of season 2 of Famous in Love as herself.[20]

In April 2018, Brooke confirmed she is working on her debut solo studio album, with the producers 1500 or Nothin'.[21] In August 2018, it was announced that Brooke signed a record deal with Latium Entertainment/Atlantic Records. The company also announced that Brooke is expected to release her debut solo single later in the fall.[22] She debuted a new song called "Vámonos", at the Fusion Festival in Liverpool, England on September 2, 2018.[23]

Philanthropy

Along with Fifth Harmony, Brooke has been involved with various charities like DoSomething.org and the Ryan Seacrest Foundation.[24][25] She has also participated in activities by the ASPCA.[26] Brooke is the Celebrity Ambassador for March of Dimes, a nonprofit organization working to prevent premature birth, birth defects and infant mortality.[27] On December 23, 2016, she had a toy drive in her hometown, San Antonio, benefiting children at local hospitals.[28]

Discography

Singles

As lead artist

Title Year Peak chart positions Album
US
Dance
[29]		 AUT
[30]		 GER
[31]
"Perfect"
(with Topic)		 2018 387398 Non-album single
"—" denotes a release that did not chart or were not released in that territory.
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
US
Dance
[32]
"Look at Us Now"
(Lost Kings featuring Ally Brooke and ASAP Ferg)		 2017 30 Non-album single

Filmography

Year Name Role Notes
2012–13The X Factor U.S.Herself22 episodes (2012)
Guest: 1 episode (2013)
2014Faking ItHerselfEpisode: "The Ecstasy and the Agony"
2015Barbie: Life in the DreamhouseHerselfEpisode: "Sisters' Fun Day"
2016The RideHerselfEpisode: Fifth Harmony: The Ride
2018Lip Sync BattleHerselfEpisode: "Fifth Harmony"
2018Wild 'n OutHerselfEpisode: "International Women's Day Special"
2018Famous in LoveHerselfEpisode: "Totes on a Scandal"
2018 SugarHerself1 episode[33]

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Nominated work Result
2017 BMI London Awards[34] Pop Award Songs "All in My Head (Flex)" Won
2018 BMI Pop Awards[35] Award Winning Songs Won
Teen Choice Awards[36] Choice Electronic/Dance Song "Perfect" (with Topic) Nominated

See also

References

  1. ↑ @AllyBrooke (July 7, 2015). "Kisses to everyone. You are so kind in your birthday messages and I want y'all to know that I LOVE YOU" (Tweet). Retrieved February 28, 2017 – via Twitter.
  2. ↑ Atkinson, Katie (November 20, 2015). "Fifth Harmony's Ally Brooke Brings Awareness to Premature Birth to 'Save Little Babies Like Me'". Billboard. Retrieved February 28, 2017.
  3. ↑ Huerta, Heidi (October 13, 2015). "9 Latino Chart-Toppers You Probably Didn't Know Were Latino". MTV News. Retrieved February 28, 2017.
  4. ↑ Jakle, Jeanne (August 7, 2013). "S.A. singer realizes 'dream': a hometown concert". San Antonio Express-News. Retrieved February 28, 2017.
  5. ↑ Diaz, Thatiana (January 24, 2018). "Ally Brooke on Fifth Harmony's Future and Her Latina Roots". People. Retrieved May 10, 2017.
  6. ↑ Cubria, Kaitlin (May 24, 2015). "The Truth Behind Fifth Harmony's Auditions on The X Factor". teen.com. Retrieved February 28, 2017.
  7. ↑ Kissick, Dean (June 5, 2016). "Fifth Harmony". Wonderland Magazine. Retrieved February 28, 2017.
  8. ↑ Oldenburg, Ann (December 20, 2012). "'X Factor' crowns Season 2 winner". USA Today. Retrieved February 28, 2017.
  9. ↑ Harp, Justin (May 18, 2016). "'It's More Personal to Us Now': Inside Fifth Harmony's Second Act". Fuse. Retrieved February 28, 2017.
  10. ↑ Kaufman, Gil (March 19, 2018). "Fifth Harmony Announce Hiatus to Pursue Solo Careers". Billboard. Retrieved March 19, 2018.
  11. ↑ Wass, Mike. "Ally Brooke Shines on Lost Kings' Fiery "Look at Us Now"". Idolator. Retrieved June 8, 2017.
  12. ↑ "Ally Brooke of Fifth Harmony to perform in solo show in Brazil". Virgula. February 2, 2018. Retrieved February 20, 2017.
  13. ↑ Madalyn Mendoza (January 24, 2018). "Ally Brooke promotes her upcoming San Antonio show with 'legendary' Placido Domingo". MySA.com. Retrieved January 9, 2018.
  14. ↑ Nicholas Rice (January 24, 2018). "Fifth Harmony's Ally Brooke Releasing Debut Solo Single 'Perfect,' Collab With Topic". Billboard. Retrieved January 23, 2018.
  15. ↑ Topic (February 2, 2018). "Topic & Ally Brooke – Perfect (Official Music Video)". YouTube.com. Retrieved January 26, 2018.
  16. ↑ Hussein, Wandera. "Ally Brooke Gives a Heartwarming Performance of 'Perfect' on 'Wild 'N Out': Watch". Billboard. Retrieved 12 March 2018.
  17. ↑ "Fifth Harmony Members Become Their Idols on Intense 'Lip Sync Battle'". Rolling Stone. Rolling Stone. Retrieved 18 March 2018.
  18. ↑ "Ally Brooke Performs Stunning Rendition of 'My Heart Will Go On'". MTV News. MTV. Retrieved 18 March 2018.
  19. ↑ https://variety.com/2018/music/news/fifth-harmony-ally-brooke-management-larry-rudolph-britney-spears-maverick-reigndeer-1202724816/
  20. ↑ "Here's how Fifth Harmony worked together to set up solo success for its members". Los Angeles Times. March 19, 2018. Retrieved April 3, 2018.
  21. ↑ Jackson, Dory (April 23, 2018). "What Is Ally Brooke Doing Now? Singer Talks Life After Fifth Harmony". Newsweek. Retrieved May 7, 2018.
  22. ↑ Halperin, Shirley (August 28, 2018). "Fifth Harmony's Ally Brooke Lands Deal at Atlantic Records". Variety. Retrieved August 29, 2018.
  23. ↑ https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop/8473249/ally-brooke-vamanos-solo-song-fusion-festival-video
  24. ↑ "DoSomething.org and Fifth Harmony Join Forces for the #ImABoss Campaign". PR Newswire. July 8, 2014. Retrieved March 4, 2017.
  25. ↑ "Fifth Harmony Makes Their Third Visit To Seacrest Studios!". RYAN SEACREST FOUNDATION. August 8, 2014. Retrieved March 4, 2017.
  26. ↑ "I just signed the pledge to adopt my next pet!". ASPCA. Retrieved 2018-07-30.
  27. ↑ "Singer Ally Brooke Of Fifth Harmony Helps Lead Nationwide March For Babies". March of Dimes. April 18, 2016. Retrieved February 28, 2017.
  28. ↑ Saldana, Hector (December 24, 2016). "Fifth Harmony singer in town for toy drive, meet 'n' greet". San Antonio Express-News. Retrieved February 28, 2017.
  29. ↑ "Ally Brooke – Chart history (Hot Dance/Electronic Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved March 3, 2018.
  30. ↑ "austriancharts.at – Discographie Ally Brooke". Hung Medien. Retrieved March 2, 2018.
  31. ↑ "Offiziellecharts.de – Ally Brooke". GfK Entertainment Charts. Retrieved March 3, 2018.
  32. ↑ "Ally Brooke – Chart history (Hot Dance/Electronic Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved March 3, 2018.
  33. ↑ Milman, Lilly (August 3, 2018). "'Sugar' Trailer: Watch Maroon 5, Snoop Dogg, Charlie Puth and More Surprise the 'Most-Deserving Fans'". Billboard. Retrieved August 3, 2018.
  34. ↑ "Jay Kay and Top Songwriters Honored at 2017 BMI London Awards". BMI. October 9, 2017. Retrieved December 10, 2017.
  35. ↑ "Mark Ronson Receives the BMI Champion Award at the 66th BMI Pop Awards". BMI. May 8, 2018. Retrieved May 9, 2018.
  36. ↑ "Selena Gomez and Cardi B lead second wave of Teen Choice Awards music nominees". ABC News. June 22, 2018. Retrieved June 22, 2018.
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