Blanca

Blanca Elaine Callahan (née Reyes) was born on February 10, 1986, in Puerto Rico and raised in Orlando, Florida. She is a Contemporary Christian music singer-songwriter who first gained attention as a founding member and lead singer of the Christian hip-hop group Group 1 Crew from 2003 until 2013. She launched her solo career in 2015 with the release of her self-titled debut album, *Blanca*. Her music is characterized by pop, soul, and dance influences with lyrics rooted in her Christian faith. She has released multiple studio albums, including *Shattered* (2018) and *The Heartbreak and the Healing* (2022). Blanca is also known for her bilingual discography, having released Spanish-language EPs such as *Quebrantado* (2019) and *Renovada* (2020). Several of her singles have reached No. 1 on Christian radio, including "Who I Am," "Not Backing Down" (feat. Tedashii), "Real Love," "What If," "Remind Me," and "Even At My Worst." Her catalog also includes songs such as "The Healing" (feat. Dante Bowe), "New Day" (feat. Jekalyn Carr), "La Bondad de Dios (Goodness of God)" (feat. Essential Worship), and "Something Better." She was married to former Group 1 Crew drummer Ben Callahan, with whom she has a son.