Kolby Koloff

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Kolby Koloff
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Background information
Birth nameKolby Alexandra Koloff
Born (1996-05-14) May 14, 1996 (age 27)
Kannapolis, North Carolina, U.S.
Origin Spring Hill, Tennessee, U.S.
Genres Worship, Christian pop
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter
Instrument(s)vocals
Years active2015–present
LabelsMaxx

Kolby Alexandra Koloff (born May 14, 1996) is an American Christian music singer-songwriter, who primarily plays a Christian pop style of worship music. Her first extended play, Grow, was released by Maxx Recordings in 2015 where its single, "Grow", was her entrant Billboard magazine song.

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Early life

Koloff was born Kolby Alexandra Koloff, [1] on May 14, 1996, [2] in Kannapolis, North Carolina, the youngest daughter of Nikita Koloff and his second wife Victoria. [3] She used to be an actress on Preachers' Daughters , before starting her singing and songwriting career. [4] [5]

Music career

Koloff's music recording career commenced in 2015, with her first extended play, Grow, that was released on October 2, 2015, by Maxx Recordings. [6] The single, "Grow", was her debut entrant on the Billboard magazine Christian Airplay chart, where it peaked at No. 34. [7]

Kolby presented at the 5th Annual We Love Christian Music Awards which was broadcast on JUCE TV. [8]

Discography

Extended plays

List of EPs, with selected chart positions
TitleDetails
Grow
  • Release date: October 2, 2015 [9]
  • Label: Maxx Recordings
  • Format: Digital download

Singles

List of singles, with selected chart positions, showing year released and album name
YearTitlePeak positionsAlbum
US Christian Airplay
[10]
2015"Grow"34Grow
2016"No Room"33Non-album single
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

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References

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