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Lucy Dacus

Acting

Born May 2, 1995 · Mechanicsville, Virginia, USA

Also known as boygenius

Biography

Lucy Elizabeth Dacus (born May 2, 1995) is an American singer-songwriter and producer. Originally from Richmond, Virginia, Dacus attracted attention with her debut album No Burden (2016), which led to a deal with Matador Records. Her second album, Historian, was released in 2018 to further critical acclaim. Dacus's third studio album, Home Video, was released in 2021. In addition to her solo work, Dacus is also a member of the indie supergroup boygenius (formed in 2018), alongside Phoebe Bridgers and Julien Baker.

Awards & recognition

  • Grammy AwardBest Rock Song · 2024
  • Grammy AwardBest Rock Performance · 2024
  • Grammy AwardBest Alternative Music Album · 2024
  • Grammy AwardBest Alternative Music Performance · 2024 · nominated
  • Grammy AwardAlbum of the Year · 2024 · nominated
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  • Grammy AwardRecord of the Year · 2024 · nominated

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