Dasha
#
50
Ranking
Rising Artist
BIRTHDATE
BIRTHPLACE
San Luis Obispo
,
CA
,
USA
26
5
'
9
"
Dasha, born Anna Dasha Novotny, is an American country and pop singer-songwriter. She gained widespread recognition with her 2023 hit "Austin (Boots Stop Workin')," which reached a high of number 18 on the Billboard Hot 100. Her recent albums include Dirty Blonde (2023) and What Happens Now? (2024). Dasha is currently on tour with upcoming performances scheduled in late 2025 in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom, where she is also a supporting act for Kane Brown.
Early Life
Raised in San Luis Obispo, California, Dasha was a child poet and competitive dancer who began performing in musical theater at age five before learning guitar and piano at eight and recording her first original song at thirteen with the help of her father and brother.
Career Highlights
Dasha began her career performing in coffee shops at age 10 and released her first song at 13 before eventually signing with Famouz Records in 2020. Now based in Nashville, she achieved a massive career breakout when her 2023 country single Austin went viral on TikTok, leading to a signing with Warner Records and her Grand Ole Opry debut in 2024. Her transition from pop to country was solidified by the success of her second album, What Happens Now, and her performance at the 2024 CMT Music Awards.
Family & Personal Life
Dasha, whose real name is Anna Dasha Novotny, is currently single and has no record of a spouse, children, or past marriages. She previously dated the man who inspired her hit song Austin but has not heard from him in over a year. Her older brother Bardo is a guitarist for the band Beauty School Dropout and has helped produce her music.
Current Tour & Setlist
Dasha is performing on various dates in 2026 including stops in Nashville, Orlando, and Greeley while supporting artists like Russell Dickerson and Jake Owen. Her high energy sets typically feature her viral hit Austin (Boots Stop Workin') along with popular tracks such as Ain't No Friend of Mine, Bye Bye Bye, and Not At This Party.
