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American pop singer-songwriter known for empowering anthems like 'Fight Song' and 'Stand by You'.Born in New York City, Platten released her debut album in 2003. After years of independent work, she achieved global fame in 2015 with 'Fight Song', which became a resilience anthem. The single peaked at No. 6 on the Billboard Hot 100 and led to a major-label deal with Columbia Records. Her subsequent album 'Wildfire' (2016) debuted in the Top 5. She has performed at major events including the Democratic National Convention and the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting.

• Before her breakthrough, Platten faced a decade of rejections and nearly quit music; she wrote 'Fight Song' during this period of self-doubt.
• Her performance of 'Fight Song' at the 2016 DNC went viral, amplifying the song's status as an empowerment anthem during Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign.
• She has openly discussed her struggles with anxiety, including panic attacks during her 'Wildfire' tour, leading her to advocate for mental health awareness.
• Platten's song 'Stand by You' was partially inspired by her husband's unwavering support during her career challenges.