Leland (musician)
| Leland | |
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| Birth name | Brett Leland McLaughlin | 
| Born | July 22, 1987 | 
| Origin | Ocean Springs, Mississippi, U.S. | 
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| Years active | 2011–present | 
Brett Leland McLaughlin (born July 22, 1987), known professionally as Leland, is an American singer and songwriter. Based in Los Angeles, California, he has worked closely with a range of popular artists, including Selena Gomez, Troye Sivan, Daya, Andy Grammer, Kelsea Ballerini and Allie X. In December 2017, McLaughlin signed with Vertigo Berlin/Universal Music Germany for his career as a singer and is currently published by Sony/ATV Music Publishing. Since 2017, he has been the resident songwriter and producer for RuPaul's Drag Race and some of its spin-offs. McLaughlin graduated from Belmont University's School of Music in 2009 with a major in commercial voice.