Who is Dasha? Amazon Music names pop-country sensation as latest Breakthrough artist

Amazon Music has named its latest Breakthrough Artist, pop-country sensation Dasha.

Variety recently announced her Amazon platforming during its Power of Women: Nashville event on Thursday, where she entertained the star-studded crowd with the live version of Gretchen Wilson's Here for the Party.

For the unversed, Dasha, born Anna Dasha Novotny, is an American country and pop singer-songwriter. She is known for her EP, $hiny Things, which came out in 2021, and two studio albums: Dirty Blonde (2023) and What Happens Now? (2024). Her track Austin peaked at the 18th position on the Billboard Hot 100 in 2024.

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Here's everything we know about up-and-coming country-pop sensation Dasha

According to The Music Universe, Dasha will now be granted massive support from Amazon Music, including:

"Bespoke video and audio content, global marketing campaigns, increased visibility across Amazon Music’s playlists and programming, and support for (her) music across Amazon’s diverse businesses."

The service has already released an Amazon Music Original studio version of Here for the Party.

Dasha also took to the stage to render her version of Gretchen Wilson's track this weekend during her Mane Stage debut at Stagecoach. Michelle Tigard Kammerer, head of country music, Amazon Music, stated:

"We’ve long been fans of Dasha at Amazon Music. She’s a true presence in country, unafraid to be herself, ruffle some feathers, and make some of the most undeniable music at the intersection of pop and country in recent memory. We look forward to helping make her creative vision a reality. We’ll see you all in Dashville, U.S.A."

The songstress also expressed gratitude in a statement:

"I feel incredibly honored to be selected for Amazon Music’s Breakthrough program. I’ve got big plans for my fans, and it’s great to have the team at Amazon Music helping to make those plans a reality,” she said. “Amazon Music has really embraced me and my creativity and we’re working on putting together things I’ve been wanting to do since day one. Stay tuned."

Speaking with Variety, Dasha said that getting Amazon Music’s premiere cosign “means the world":

"This past year, I’ve been so lucky to find people who truly believe in what I’m doing and just want to help get the music out there. Amazon Music really champions breaking the mold and being unapologetic with your art, which is exactly what I’m trying to do. When I found out I was chosen as their Breakthrough Artist, I immediately freaked out with my team — especially knowing the artists who’ve had this spotlight before me, like Chappell Roan, Bailey Zimmerman, Nate Smith and so many others. It’s insane to be in that mix."

The 25-year-old also reflected on what Gretchen Wilson's Here for the Party means to her:

"I grew up on Gretchen’s ‘Here for the Party’ — I’d hear it playing around the horse barn I used to ride at and the mid-state fair." (in her native California). "It became the anthem for my friends and I while we were getting ready for a weekend out. It’s just one of those songs that makes you feel unstoppable. It’s so badass, and you feel like a badass listening to it. So when Amazon Music asked me to pick a cover, it was a no-brainer. I had to go with something classic that made the party better."

As for how it felt performing at Stagecoach, she said it "was insane" and "surreal." She appreciated the crowd for its "electric energy," noting that witnessing everyone enjoy her performance "was a feeling I’ll never forget."

The songstress also dropped Not at This Party as part of her forthcoming full-length sophomore album later this year:

"Well, ‘Here for the Party’ is definitely the one that gets everyone hyped — it’s a full-on let’s-get-rowdy moment,” she says. “But ‘Not at This Party’ hits in a totally different way. It’s still got that upbeat vibe, but the lyrics are a little more of a play on words. It’s about being somewhere in person, but mentally you’re miles away. That feeling of being in a room full of people but still feeling completely disconnected — I’ve been there, and I know I’m not the only one."

As for how she feels about being named Amazon's Breakthrough Artist, Dasha noted:

"They’re out here actually helping get my music in front of new fans. And that’s always the goal — to keep growing and connecting with more people. They also want to support me being my most authentic self, which is normally a little messy and all over the place, but honestly, aren’t we all?"

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At the time of writing, more details about Dasha's upcoming album remain unclear.