Ayla Brown | |
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 Brown performing in 2013 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Ayla Marie Brown |
| Born | July 28, 1988 |
| Origin | Wrentham, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Genres | Pop |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, musician |
| Years active | 2004–present |
| Labels | Double Deal (2005–2010), Ambient Entertainment (2011–present) |
| Website | aylabrown |
Ayla Marie Brown[1] (born July 28, 1988) is an American recording artist from Wrentham, Massachusetts, and former NCAA basketball player. She was a contestant on American Idol on season 5 in 2006 and placed inside the Top 16. Shortly after the season's conclusion, Brown attended Boston College on a full basketball scholarship, and graduated in 2010 with a communications degree.
Brown is the elder daughter of former United States Senator of Massachusetts and United States Ambassador to New Zealand and Samoa, Scott Brown, and NH1 News reporter Gail Huff.[2] She is the sixth leading scorer in Massachusetts basketball history, male or female, a two-time Gatorade Player of the Year, and was named the top female basketball player in Massachusetts.[3][4] Brown has released two full-length studio albums, is a spokesperson for the Songs of Love Foundation, and currently serves as the official anthem singer of the Philadelphia 76ers.[5]
- ^ "Twitter / AylaBrown: @middlenamegame Marie". en.twitter.com. Archived from the original on December 2, 2012. Retrieved January 26, 2022.
- ^ Ayla, Arianna Brown endure awkward moment at Scott Brown's Senate victory speech in Massachusetts NYDailyNews.com. Retrieved on January 20, 2010
- ^ Brown is quick to join 2,000-point club in Nobles's victory BostonGlobe.com. Retrieved on January 16, 2007
- ^ Ayla Brown – Biography Archived January 25, 2010, at the Wayback Machine AylaBrown.com. Retrieved on January 30, 2010
- ^ "Ayla Brown". NBA.com. NBA Media Ventures, LLC. Retrieved March 27, 2016.