Amira Unplugged

Amira Daugherty-Thomas, known by her artist name Amira Unplugged, is an American singer, songwriter, rapper, and producer. Known for her genre bending style, Amira combines elements of country-western, soul, hip-hop, rock, and orchestral music.

Early life and education Daugherty was born in Stone Mountain, Georgia, where she grew up in a musical household. She initially intended to attend law school after graduating from Agnes Scott, but withdrew her application after the COVID-19 pandemic began. Due to the online response, she was invited to audition for American Idol, where she performed Stand Up by Cynthia Erivo and a spoken word piece called "Anxiety Eviction". However, despite receiving three yeses from the judges, her audition was not broadcast on the show. She was also invited to participate in MTV's Becoming A Popstar, which she ultimately placed second in. She released her first official single, "Work Till The Mornin'", the following month. Her second single, "Help Me Help You Out," released on February 3, 2023.

In 2023, Daugherty recorded a cover of "The Sound of Silence" for an AT&T ad presenting a football helmet designed for deaf and hard-of-hearing players.

She has cited AC/DC, Earth, Wind & Fire, and Michael Jackson as musical inspirations.

Personal life Daugherty is Muslim and part of the Deaf community, being completely deaf in her left ear.