Tayanna

• Real name – Tetiana Mykhailivna Reshetniak
• Date of birth – September 29, 1984
• City – Chernivtsi, Ukraine
• Languages – Ukrainian, English, Polish
• Activity – singer, songwriter, composer, TV host
• Genres – pop, folk rock, soft rock, electronic music

TAYANNA is a Ukrainian singer-songwriter, a beloved singer and an inspiration to a huge audience. She is also a finalist of «The Voice of the Country», a two-time winner of the «Golden Firebird» award in the «Singer of the Year» and «Music Video of the Year» categories, a participant in Season 6 of «Dancing with the Stars», the silver medalist of Ukraine's national selection for the «Eurovision Song Contest», and a recipient of the Ukraine-wide «Woman of the Third Millennium» award. Today, TAYANNA's work focuses on supporting and motivating Ukrainians. Each of her songs reminds listeners that even in the darkest times, it is possible to find a ray of light.

The Artist's Journey

Tetiana Reshetniak, whose 2017 single «What a Pity» dominated television and radio airwaves, was born in Chernivtsi, the historic capital of Bukovina. She spent her childhood in the village of Lypivka in the Ivano-Frankivsk region. In Chernivtsi, her mother worked as an industrial sewing machine operator at a factory. As a result, her daughter learned all the secrets of garment production and enjoyed helping her mother.

At the age of eight, Tetiana began studying the accordion at a music school. However, just a year later, she decided to give up the instrument. She started taking vocal lessons at the age of 13, although she recalls that she had firmly decided to become a singer at just six years old.

Career

The Beginning of Her Music Career

The singer made her solo debut at the «Black Sea Games» festival, where she took third place. Later, Tetiana was invited to work as a backing vocalist in the New Year's musical «New Year in the Metro». From 2008 to 2011, Tetiana Reshetniak sang as a member of the «Hot Chocolate» group.

In 2014, the singer took part in the auditions for «The Voice of the Country», but failed to turn any of the coaches' chairs. Her next attempt proved successful. Tetiana returned to the show the following year and performed the hit «My Native Land» during the blind auditions. This time, none of the coaches remained indifferent to her performance, and the singer chose Potap as her mentor and made it to the project's final with him.

In 2016, she adopted the stage name TAYANNA and began a successful collaboration with renowned Ukrainian producer Alan Badoev. The following year, she made her discography debut with the album «Hold Me», which was recognized as the best Ukrainian release of the year. The album's lead track, «What a Pity», won several awards:

• «Music Video of the Year» (Ukraine-wide music ranking);
• «Best Female Song» («Wave of the Country» award from the «Kraina FM» radio station);
• «Song of the Year» («Music Platform»).

Eurovision Selection

In 2017, TAYANNA secured a place in Ukraine's national selection for the «Eurovision Song Contest 2017» with the song «I Love You». However, the right to represent Ukraine went to the band O.Torvald. Despite receiving the highest scores from the jury and finishing third in the public vote, Tetiana came second overall.

In February 2018, the singer competed in the national selection again. Her performance of the song «Lelia» received high praise from both the audience and the competition jury. However, in the final, TAYANNA once again took second place, losing to the artist MELOVIN.

Television Projects

In the summer of 2019, the star became the host of the popular program «The Lives of Famous People». That same year, the artist competed in Season 6 of «Dancing with the Stars», partnered with Ihor Kuzmenko. In July 2026, it was announced that TAYANNA would become one of the coaches on the show «Star Factory».

Recent Years

Today, the singer performs extensively and participates in cultural, public, and show business events. TAYANNA is known for her striking creative collaborations with other stars of the music scene. Her joint releases include:

• «And You…» (with BEZ OBMEZHEN);
• «Sweetheart» (with FIÏNKA);
• «Two Lanterns» (with Nikita Kiselov);
• «Orca» (with Maksym Borodin);
• «Without You» (with LAUD);
• «I Scream» (with ALEKSEEV), and others.

From 2024 to 2026, the singer has been developing her solo project and continuing to experiment with her sound. During this period, she released new atmospheric tracks and singles, including «To the Water», «In Streams», «Maiden Eyes», and «Dark Water». The singer is touring with her program «Fantastic Woman» and taking part in radio concerts and charitable projects.

Musical Style and Song Themes

TAYANNA works across genres such as ethno-pop, dance-pop, soft rock, and others. Her songs combine live rhythms with deep, dramatic vocals. The singer reinterprets folk motifs through the lens of polished pop production. The main themes of her work are inner freedom, female strength, and self-acceptance. One of her biggest hits, «Fantastic Woman», has become a true anthem of happy love.

However, TAYANNA's work also features melancholic themes that explore the emotions of painful breakups and the search for emotional healing. Her music is the language of the heart, expressing the deepest and most delicate feelings. These resonate with the emotions of thousands of listeners, leaving a lasting impression and giving them a much-needed sense of confidence. Believing in yourself, being grateful for what life brings, and enjoying every moment are the key messages of TAYANNA's music.

Social Engagement

Since the beginning of the full-scale invasion, the artist has actively participated in charity concerts and fundraising marathons both in Ukraine and across Europe. These efforts aim to raise funds for Ukrainian defenders and everyone affected by the war. TAYANNA serves as a cultural ambassador and urges people to reject content originating from the enemy. The artist also promotes a healthy lifestyle and helps people find inner strength through spiritual practices.

Selected Discography:

• «Hold Me» (2017);
• «Female Strength» (2020);
• Omynaj (2025).

Major Hits:

• «What a Pity»;
• «How She Cried»;
• «Euphoria»;
• «Roads»;
• «Fantastic Woman»;
• «Female Strength», and others.

Awards and Recognition:

• «Breakthrough of the Year» (2017) – M1 Music Awards;
• «Song of the Year» (for «What a Pity», 2018) – «Music Platform»;
• «Singer of the Year» (2018) – «Golden Firebird»;
• «Best Song of the Year» (for «Euphoria», 2020) – «Music Platform», and others.

Interesting Facts About the Singer:

• In 2001, Tetiana performed as a member of an ensemble in front of Pope John Paul II;
• Before launching her solo career, the artist worked as a backing vocalist for Tina Karol and Natalia Mohylevska;
• TAYANNA has several minimalist tattoos, each of which is deeply personal and associated with a significant period in her life.