Blanca (singer)
Puerto Rican-American Christian pop singer-songwriter
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Blanca Elaine Reyes (born February 10, 1986), who goes by the mononym Blanca, is a Puerto Rican-born American Contemporary Christian music singer-songwriter. 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.
February 10, 1986
Blanca | |
|---|---|
| Also known as | Blanca Callahan |
| Born | Blanca Elaine Reyes February 10, 1986 Puerto Rico |
| Origin | Orlando, Florida, U.S. |
| Genres | Contemporary Christian music |
| Occupations | Singer, songwriter |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 2003–present |
| Label | Word |
| Formerly of | Group 1 Crew |
| Website | officialblanca |
Early life
Blanca was born Blanca Elaine Reyes,[1] in Puerto Rico on February 10,[2] 1986.[3]
Her father struggled with drug and alcohol addictions until his conversion to Christianity, after which he led himself and his family into the faith.[4]
Music career
Blanca was a member of Group 1 Crew from its inception until 2013, when she began her solo career. She collaborated with the group Building 429 for the song "Press On" which charted at position 7 on the Billboard Christian Songs chart, and stayed on the chart for 26 weeks.[5] She also collaborated on songs in Spanish, such as the introduction of the album Más by Redimi2 and Funky.[6]
Blanca's debut album titled Blanca was released on May 4, 2015, on Word Records.[7] Her first solo single, "Who I Am", ranked number one on the Billboard Christian Airplay chart and number 27 on the annual chart.[8] Her second release as a solo artist, Who I Am EP, was released on January 13, 2015, also via Word Records, and was placed on Billboard Hot 100 and Hot Christian Songs charts.[9]
Blanca's solo career continued with the release of the album Shattered in 2018,[10] which was subsequently re-released entirely in Spanish as Quebrantado,[11] featuring Redimi2 and Tye Tribbett, again entering the Billboard Christian Airplay chart.[12] In 2019, she was part of the main cast of the Bogotá Gospel event, sharing the stage with artists such as Alex Zurdo, Danilo Montero, and others,[13] in addition to being awarded at the Tecla awards as Best Musician Creating Content on Social Networks.[14]
Cultivating her Latin roots, in 2020 she announced her second EP in Spanish titled Renovada, handling singles mostly in Spanish and collaborations with Christine D'Clario,[15] Gawvi,[16] "Papi Song" with Genio,[17] in honor of her father Toñito Reyes, who was a Christian salsero in Puerto Rico,[18] and others.[19] In 2025, Blanca released the single "Are You Ready," a hip-hop-driven track that showcases her genre-blending, multilingual style. The song has been well-received, further establishing her presence in the Latin music scene. Additionally, she was nominated for a Puerto Rico Music Award for her 2024 hit "Worthy," featuring Yandel.[20]
Personal life
On January 21, 2013, Blanca announced that she and her husband, Ben Callahan of Group 1 Crew, were expecting their first child.[21] She had a son, named London, in July 2013.[22] On December 1, 2020, Blanca announced that she and her husband had divorced.[citation needed]
Discography
Studio albums
| Title | Album details | Peak chart positions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US [23] |
US Christ [24] | ||
| Blanca |
|
196 | 7 |
| Shattered |
|
— | —[A] |
| The Heartbreak and the Healing |
|
— | — |
| Full Bloom |
|
— | — |
EPs
| Title | EP details | Peak chart positions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US Christ [24] |
US Heat [26] | ||
| Who I Am[27] |
|
19 | 11 |
| Real Love |
|
—[B] | — |
| Quebrantado |
|
— | — |
| Renovada |
|
— | — |
| A Christmas to Remember |
|
— | — |
Singles
| Year | Title | Chart positions | Album | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US AC [28] |
US Christ [29] |
US Christ Air. [30] |
US Christ AC [31] | |||
| 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"[32] | — | — | 33 | — | |
| 2021 | "Soy" (featuring Christine D'Clario) |
— | — | — | — | Renovada (EP) |
| "Zone" (featuring Gawvi) |
— | — | — | — | ||
| "Even at My Worst" | 15 | 19 | — | 18 | The Heartbreak and the Healing | |
| 2022 | "The Healing" (with Dante Bowe) |
— | 10 | 10 | 12 | |
| "New Day" (with Jekalyn Carr) |
— | — | — | — | ||
| 2023 | "Something Better" (solo or with Tauren Wells) |
12 | 12 | 14 | 22 | Non-album single |
| 2024 | "Worthy" (English or in Spanish with Yandel) | — | — | — | — | Full Bloom |
| 2025 | "Are You Ready" | — | — | — | — | |
| "This Won't Take My Praise" (featuring Taylor Hill) |
— | — | — | — | ||
| "O Come, All Ye Faithful" | — | — | 6 | 10 | A Christmas to Remember (EP) | |
Other charted songs
| Year | Title | Chart positions | Album | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US Christ Air [33] |
US Christ AC [34] |
US AC [35] | |||
| 2025 | "Let It Snow" | — | — | 23 | A Christmas to Remember |
| 2026 | "I'm Yours" (with Ryan Ellis) |
22 | 21 | — | Full Bloom |
Album appearances
| Artist | Album | Song |
|---|---|---|
| Michael Tait and Lecrae[36] | Music Inspired by The Story | "Bring Us Home (Joshua)" |
| KJ-52 | The Yearbook | "You're Gonna Make It" |
| Mandisa | Freedom | "The Definition of Me" |
| KJ-52 | Five-Two Television | "Firestarter" |
| TobyMac | Eye On It | "Unstoppable" |
| Audio Adrenaline | Kings & Queens | "20:17 (Raise the Banner)" |
| Redimi2 & Funky | #Más | "Más" |
| Hawk Nelson | Made | "Elevator" |
| Building 429 | We Won't Be Shaken | "Wrecking Ball (Press On)" |
| KB | Tomorrow We Live | "Lights Go Out" (featuring Blanca and Justin Ebach) |
| Redimi2, Funky & Alex Zurdo | UNO | "Cruzaré" (featuring Blanca) |
| Gawvi | Noche Juvenil | "Corillo" (featuring Blanca & WXLF") |
Awards
We Love Awards
| Year | Nominee / work | Category | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | "This Won't Take My Praise" (with Taylor Hill) |
Contemporary Song of the Year | Nominated | [37] |