At just 26, Stella Cole is redefining what it means to be a classic. With a voice steeped in the elegance of the Great American Songbook and the reach of a digital native, the Illinois-born vocalist has become a modern-day torchbearer for timeless music. After going viral in 2020 with her a cappella rendition of “Over the Rainbow,” Cole’s star quickly ascended — amassing over 1.7 million followers and drawing praise from legends like David Foster, James Taylor, Michael Bublé, and Meghan Trainor.

From sold-out shows at Carnegie Hall and Café Carlyle to international tours with Postmodern Jukebox, Stella’s vocal interpretations are both reverent and refreshingly personal. Now, with her upcoming album It’s Magic (out August 22 via Decca Records US), she takes on the ultimate challenge: breathing new life into golden-era standards with modern emotional depth. Produced by Grammy-winner Matt Pierson and arranged by Alan Broadbent, the album includes lush renditions of classics like “As Time Goes By,” “Fools Rush In,” and the Doris Day title track, “It’s Magic.”

As she continues to win hearts from TikTok to The TODAY Show, Stella’s mission remains beautifully simple — to bring joy, comfort, and timelessness to a generation seeking calm in chaos.