Natália Kelly
An American-Austrian singer who brought a soulful pop sound to the Eurovision stage as Austria's 2013 representative.
Born 1994 (age 32)·American-Austrian singer·Birthday: December 18·Millennials
Biography
Natália Kelly carries a transatlantic melody in her voice, a blend of her American roots and Austrian upbringing. Born in Connecticut but raised from a young age in Austria, she found her stage early, winning the Austrian TV talent show 'Musical! Die Show' as a teenager. This victory was a springboard to the international spotlight of the Eurovision Song Contest in 2013, where she performed her upbeat pop song 'Shine' for Austria. While she didn't advance from the semi-finals, the experience defined her as a performer comfortable on a massive stage. Based in Bad Vöslau, she has since cultivated a career focused on songwriting and recording, releasing music that often leans into soul and R&B influences, showcasing a voice with more depth and warmth than her early pop entry might have suggested.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Natália was born in 1994, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Natália Was Born
The biggest hits of 1994
#1 Movie
The Lion King
Best Picture
Forrest Gump
#1 TV Show
Seinfeld
Natália's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1994Born
Nelson Mandela elected president of South Africa
Gas: $1.11/galHome: $90,400Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"The Sign" — Ace of BaseBest Picture: Forrest Gump
1999Started school
Columbine shooting; Y2K panic builds
Gas: $1.17/galHome: $113,900Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Believe" — CherBest Picture: American Beauty
2007Became a teenager
iPhone released; Great Recession begins
Gas: $2.80/galHome: $172,600Min wage: $5.85/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Irreplaceable" — BeyonceBest Picture: No Country for Old Men
2010Could drive
Deepwater Horizon oil spill; iPad launched
Gas: $2.79/galHome: $147,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Tik Tok" — KeshaBest Picture: The King's Speech
2012Could vote
Curiosity rover lands on Mars; Sandy Hook shooting
Gas: $3.64/galHome: $143,200Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Somebody That I Used to Know" — GotyeBest Picture: Argo
2015Turned 21
Paris climate agreement; same-sex marriage legalized in the US
Gas: $2.43/galHome: $171,900Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Uptown Funk" — Mark Ronson ft. Bruno MarsBest Picture: Spotlight
2024Turned 30
AI reshapes industries; Paris Olympics
Gas: $3.31/galHome: $372,000Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"Espresso" — Sabrina CarpenterBest Picture: Anora
2026Age 32 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Represented Austria at the Eurovision Song Contest 2013 in Malmö, Sweden, with the song 'Shine'.
- Won the Austrian television talent competition 'Musical! Die Show' in 2011.
- Released her debut studio album, 'Natalia Kelly', in 2013 following her Eurovision participation.
Did You Know?
She is fluent in both English and German.
Her mother is a music teacher, which heavily influenced her early musical training.
She performed in a musical about the life of Austrian empress Elisabeth 'Sisi' as part of the 'Musical!' show.
“I grew up with two cultures, and that shaped my music.”
