Khaberni - The American star, Billie Eilish expressed her appreciation for Arabic music, confirming its influence on her, with special praise for Lebanese singer Nancy Ajram.
The American star Billie Eilish revealed her admiration for Arabic music and its influence on her artistic career and personal life, confirming that this musical genre has contributed to shaping her taste. She also expressed her great appreciation for the Lebanese artist Nancy Ajram.
The Grammy-winning star spoke in press statements about her relationship with Arabic music and her inspiration from it, during her discussion of the song "Wildflower," which was released in 2024 as part of the album "Hit Me Hard and Soft".
Eilish said that when she wrote the melodies for "Wildflower" she felt its uniqueness, but she was not sure how well the audience would understand it, adding that she was greatly inspired by Arab singers, and that her relationship with her father was strengthened through their shared interest in this type of music.
In a related context, Eilish referred to the list of Arab artists she prefers to listen to, among them Nancy Ajram, confirming that she is among her favorite singers, which reflects the presence of Arabic song within her artistic interests.
For her part, Nancy Ajram interacted with the American star's statements, where she responded via her account on the platform "X" with a message expressing her appreciation, confirming that Billie Eilish's talent and style inspire many around the world, sending her a message of love and support.
It is mentioned that Billie Eilish won the Grammy for Song of the Year for "Wildflower" in February 2026, despite its first release as part of the album "Hit Me Hard and Soft" in 2024, before it was later released as a single in February 2025, giving her the opportunity to compete for the award.
