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 Blanca performing at Winter Jam, 2015 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Blanca Elaine Reyes |
| Born | February 10, 1986 Puerto Rico |
| Origin | Orlando, Florida, U.S. |
| Genres | Contemporary Christian music |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 2003–present |
| Labels | Word |
| Website | officialblanca |
Blanca Elaine Callahan (born February 10, 1986, née, Reyes), who goes by the stage name Blanca, is a Puerto Rican-born American Contemporary Christian musician. Until 2013, she was a member of Group 1 Crew. She is now a solo artist. She released her debut EP on January 13, 2015, Who I Am EP, with Word Records and her first studio album, Blanca, on May 4, 2015.She released a second EP Real Love on August 25, 2017
Early life
[edit]Blanca was born Blanca Elaine Reyes,[1] in Puerto Rico on February 10,[2] 1986.[3][4]
Her father was into drugs and alcohol until he had an encounter with Jesus, which caused him to start leading his family in the ways of Christ.[5]
Music career
[edit]Blanca was a member in Group 1 Crew from its inception until her departure in 2013 to start her solo career.[6]
Blanca's self-titled debut album, Blanca, was released on May 4, 2015 with Word Records.[7] Her first single as a solo artist, "Who I Am", charted No. 1 on Billboard Chart Christian Airplay.[citation needed] Her second release as a solo artist, Who I Am EP, was released on January 13, 2015, also through Word Records, and charted on two Billboard charts: US & US Christian.
Personal life
[edit]In 2010 Blanca Reyes became Blanca Callahan when she married Benjamin Callahan. On January 21, 2013, Blanca announced that she and her husband were expecting their first child.[8] She had a son, named London, in July 2013.[9]
Discography
[edit]Studio albums
[edit]| Title | Album details | Peak chart positions | |
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| US[10] | USChrist[11] | ||
| Blanca |
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196 | 7 |
EPs
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| Real Love |
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Album appearances
[edit]| Artist | Album | Song |
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| Michael Tait and Lecrae[12] | Music Inspired by The Story | "Bring Us Home (Joshua)" |
| KJ-52 | The Yearbook | "You're Gonna Make It" |
| Mandisa | Freedom | "The Definition of Me" |
| KJ-52 | Five-Two Television | "Firestarter" |
| TobyMac | Eye On It | "Unstoppable" |
| Audio Adrenaline | Kings & Queens | "20:17 (Raise the Banner)" |
| Hawk Nelson | Made | "Elevator" |
| Building 429 | We Won't Be Shaken | "Wrecking Ball (Press On)" |
| KB | Tomorrow We Live | "Lights Go Out" (featuring Blanca and Justin Ebach) |
References
[edit]- ^ Broadcast Music, Inc. "Reyes Blanca Elaine". Broadcast Music, Inc. Retrieved February 4, 2015.
- ^ Official Blanca (February 10, 2015). "Had some of my Word label team surprise me during my studio session with cupcakes and love on my birthday!!! Made me feel so special!". Facebook. Retrieved March 25, 2015.
- ^ Intelius. "Blanca Callahan in Orlando, FL". Intelius. Retrieved March 25, 2015.
- ^ Florida Secretary of State. "Florida Voter Index No. 118012732". Florida Department of State.
{{cite web}}:|access-date=requires|url=(help); Missing or empty|url=(help) - ^ "Blanca - Story Behind The Song Real Love".
- ^ Blanca (November 25, 2013). "A message from Blanca". Youtube.com. Retrieved June 7, 2016 – via YouTube.
- ^ "Instagram video by Blanca". Instagram.com. Retrieved June 7, 2016.
- ^ "Twitter / blancareyes: Always wanted to park here". Twitter.com. Retrieved February 13, 2013.
- ^ "Blanca of Group 1 Crew Steps Down". CCM Magazine. November 20, 2013. Retrieved September 11, 2014.
- ^ "Blanca - Chart History (The Billboard 200)". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved May 15, 2015.
- ^ "Blanca - Chart History (Christian Albums)". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved February 4, 2015.
- ^ Gewwicks, Roger. "Various Artist: The Store". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved November 16, 2015.