Bella Kathleen Ann Williams (born March 23, 2006), better known as Bella Kay, is an American indie pop singer-songwriter based in Orlando, Florida. She gained popularity in 2025 with her debut single "The Sick" that peaked at number 33 on the UK singles chart. Her 2026 single "Iloveitiloveitiloveit" became her first entry on the US Billboard Hot 100, peaking at number 17. It also charted in the UK at number 2. In November 2025, she released her debut EP Sick to My Stomach.
Early life
Kay was born on March 23, 2006 in Houston, Texas and graduated from Vista Ridge High School in Cedar Park, Texas and later moved to Orlando, Florida.
Kay started writing songs as a teenager and first gained attention by sharing her music and social media snippets ahead of releasing an official single. Kay’s sound blends intimate bedroom pop with confessional lyrics as she explores themes of self‑discovery and relationships.
Career
On August 4 2025, she released her debut single "The Sick". The song charted at 72 in the UK and (as of March 2026) surpassed 100 million streams on Spotify. She then released her single "Lonely", and in November 2025, released her debut EP Sick to My Stomach.
In January 2026, she released the song "Iloveitiloveitiloveit", which peaked at number 2 in the UK. In April 2026, Kay told Rolling Stone magazine that she was finishing up her debut album and in May she was announced to be supporting Noah Kahan on his The Great Divide Tour. The same month, she was also announced to be performing as an opening act for Gracie Abrams' The Look at My Life Tour.
Artistry
Kay has cited Rihanna, Olivia Rodrigo, Lizzy McAlpine and Sabrina Carpenter as her musical influences. Her musical style has been described as indie pop.
