Amanda Ava Koci (born Amanda Koci; February 16, 1994), known professionally as Ava Max, is an American singer and songwriter of Albanian origin. The single "Sweet but Psycho" became her breakthrough song when it topped the charts in 26 countries including the UK, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Sweden, and New Zealand, while also reaching the top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 and in Australia. The follow-up singles "So Am I", "Torn" and "Salt" were released in 2019. Ava Max is known for her signature hair style, dubbed the "Max Cut".