Blanca (musician)

Blanca Elaine Callahan (born February 10, 1986, née, Reyes), who goes by the stage name Blanca, is a Puerto Rican-born American Contemporary Christian musician. Until 2013, she was a member of Group 1 Crew. She is now a solo artist. She released her debut EP on January 13, 2015, Who I Am EP, with Word Records and her first studio album, Blanca, on May 4, 2015.

Blanca
Blanca performing at Winter Jam, 2015
Background information
Birth nameBlanca Elaine Reyes
Born (1986-02-10) February 10, 1986
Puerto Rico
OriginOrlando, Florida, U.S.
GenresContemporary Christian music
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter
InstrumentsVocals
Years active2003–present
LabelsWord
Associated actsGroup 1 Crew
Websiteofficialblanca.com

Early life

Blanca was born Blanca Elaine Reyes,[1] in Puerto Rico on February 10,[2] 1986.[3]

Her father was into drugs and alcohol until he had an encounter with Jesus, which caused him to start leading his family in the ways of Christ.[4]

Music career

Blanca was a member in Group 1 Crew from its inception until her departure in 2013 to start her solo career.[5]

Blanca's self-titled debut album, Blanca, was released on May 4, 2015 with Word Records.[6] Her first single as a solo artist, "Who I Am", charted No. 1 on Billboard Chart Christian Airplay. Her second release as a solo artist, Who I Am EP, was released on January 13, 2015, also through Word Records, and charted on two Billboard charts: US & US Christian.

Personal life

On January 21, 2013, Blanca announced that she and her husband, Ben Callahan of Group 1 Crew, were expecting their first child.[7] She had a son, named London, in July 2013.[8] On December 1, 2020, Blanca announced that she and her husband would be divorcing, after two years of separation.[9]

Discography

Studio albums
List of studio albums, with selected chart positions
Title Album details Peak chart positions
US
[10]		 US
Christ
[11]
Blanca 196 7
Shattered — —[upper-alpha 1]

EPs
List of EPs, with selected chart positions
Title EP details Peak chart positions
US
Christ
[11]		 US
Heat
[13]
Who I Am[14] 19 11
Real Love —[upper-alpha 2] —

Singles
Year Single Chart positions Album
US
Christ
[15]		 Christ
Airplay
[16]		 US
Christ AC
[17]
2015 "Who I Am" 12 9 8 Blanca
"Winter Wonderland" 26 11 6 Bethlehem Skies
"Greater Is He" 19 13 23 Blanca
2016 "Not Backing Down"
(featuring Tedashii)		 30 29 —
"Echo" — 30 —
2017 "Different Drum" 28 25 —
"Real Love" 32 28 26 Shattered
2018 "Amor Real" — — — non-album single
"What If" 49 26 — Shattered
2019 "Remind Me" — 46 —
2020 "Shattered"[18] — 33 —

Album appearances
ArtistAlbumSong
Michael Tait and Lecrae[19]Music Inspired by The Story"Bring Us Home (Joshua)"
KJ-52The Yearbook"You're Gonna Make It"
MandisaFreedom"The Definition of Me"
KJ-52Five-Two Television"Firestarter"
TobyMacEye On It"Unstoppable"
Audio AdrenalineKings & Queens"20:17 (Raise the Banner)"
Redimi2 & Funky #Más "Más"
Hawk NelsonMade"Elevator"
Building 429We Won't Be Shaken"Wrecking Ball (Press On)"
KBTomorrow We Live"Lights Go Out" (featuring Blanca and Justin Ebach)

Notes
  1. Shattered did not enter the Billboard Top Christian Albums chart, but peaked at No. 16 on the Billboard Christian Album Sales chart.[12]
  2. Real Love (EP) did not enter the Billboard Top Christian Albums chart, but peaked at No. 36 on the Billboard Christian Album Sales chart.[12]

References
  1. Broadcast Music, Inc. "Reyes Blanca Elaine". Broadcast Music, Inc. Archived from the original on February 4, 2015. Retrieved February 4, 2015.
  2. Official Blanca (February 10, 2015). "Had some of my Word label team surprise me during my studio session with cupcakes and love on my birthday!!! Made me feel so special!". Facebook. Retrieved March 25, 2015.
  3. Intelius. "Blanca Callahan in Orlando, FL". Intelius. Retrieved March 25, 2015.
  4. "Blanca - Story Behind The Song Real Love".
  5. Blanca (November 25, 2013). "A message from Blanca". Youtube.com. Retrieved June 7, 2016 – via YouTube.
  6. "Instagram video by Blanca". Instagram.com. Retrieved June 7, 2016.
  7. "Twitter / blancareyes: Always wanted to park here". Twitter.com. Retrieved February 13, 2013.
  8. "Blanca of Group 1 Crew Steps Down". CCM Magazine. November 20, 2013. Retrieved September 11, 2014.
  9. "Login • Instagram". www.instagram.com.
  10. "Blanca - Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved May 15, 2015.
  11. "Blanca - Chart History (Top Christian Albums)". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved February 4, 2015.
  12. "Blanca - Chart History (Christian Album Sales)". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved August 29, 2019.
  13. "Blanca - Chart History (Heatseekers Albums)". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved February 4, 2015.
  14. New Release Tuesday. "Who I Am EP by Blanca". New Release Tuesday. Retrieved February 4, 2015.
  15. "Blanca Album & Song Chart History (Christian Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved October 12, 2018.
  16. "Blanca Album & Song Chart History - Christian Airplay". Billboard. Retrieved October 12, 2018.
  17. "Blanca – Chart history (Hot Christian AC Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved October 12, 2018.
  18. "Shattered (Radio Edit) - Single by Blanca", Apple Music, retrieved April 14, 2020
  19. Gewwicks, Roger. "Various Artist: The Store". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved November 16, 2015.
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