A closer look at the biggest achievements of Lorde. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.
Lorde, born Ella Marija Lani Yelich-O'Connor, is a New Zealand singer-songwriter celebrated for her unique brand of pop music and introspective songwriting. She gained international recognition at a young age, distinguishing herself with thoughtful lyrics and a distinct musical style. She has earned critical acclaim and a devoted following for her artistic vision and contributions to contemporary music.
In February 2016, Lorde and David Bowie's final touring band gave a tribute performance of his 1971 song "Life on Mars" at the Brit Awards. The performance was widely acknowledged as one of the finest tributes to Bowie.
In 2013, with the success of "Royals," Lorde became the youngest artist since Tiffany in 1987 to earn a number-one single in the United States.
In 2006, while attending Vauxhall School, Lorde placed third in the North Shore Primary Schools' Speech competition, showcasing her early talent in public speaking.
In 2007, while attending Vauxhall School, Lorde placed first in the North Shore Primary Schools' Speech competition, further demonstrating her public speaking abilities.
In May 2009, Lorde and her friend Louis McDonald won the Belmont Intermediate School annual talent show as a duo.
On 18 November 2009, Lorde's band, Extreme, placed third in the North Shore Battle of the Bands finals at the Bruce Mason Centre in Takapuna, Auckland.
In 2013, Lorde was recognized as one of Time's most influential teenagers, marking her impact on popular culture at a young age.
In 2013, The Love Club EP was commercially released after gaining traction on SoundCloud. The EP's single, "Royals", achieved significant success, topping charts and selling millions of units worldwide. Also, Lorde's debut album "Pure Heroine" was released.
In February 2014, Pure Heroine sold over one million copies in the United States, becoming the first debut album by a female artist since Adele's 2008 album 19 to achieve this milestone.
In 2014, Lorde appeared in Time's list of the most influential teenagers again, and was included in Forbes 30 Under 30 list. These appearances highlight her continued influence and achievements.
In 2014, Lorde was recognized as one of the most influential teenagers by Time and was placed on Forbes' 30 Under 30 list, solidifying her impact and influence.
In 2015, Lorde was featured on Billboard's 21 Under 21 list, marking her third consecutive appearance on the list.
As of June 2017, Lorde had sold over five million albums worldwide and 15 million certified single units in the United States, marking a significant milestone in her music career.
Billboard ranked Lorde at number 44 on its 2025 'Top 100 Women Artists of the 21st Century' list, solidifying her impact and influence in the music industry.
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