Nelly Furtado is a Canadian singer and songwriter known for her musical versatility and global success, with over 45 million records sold worldwide. She rose to fame with her 2000 debut album Whoa Nelly featuring hits like "I'm Like a Bird," which won her a Grammy Award. Her follow-up album Folklore embraced her Portuguese heritage, while her 2006 album Loose became her biggest commercial success, producing international chart-toppers like "Promiscuous," "Maneater," and "Say It Right." Furtado also found success with Latin audiences with her Spanish-language album Mi Plan, which won a Latin Grammy. She has won numerous awards, including ten Juno Awards, a BRIT Award, and a Billboard Music Award. Furtado continues to evolve artistically, with later independent releases such as The Ride and the 2024 album 7. She is recognized with a star on Canada's Walk of Fame and was honored by Portugal as Commander of the Order of Prince Henry.