Willa Ford

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Singer Pop · Dance-pop

Willa Ford is an American pop singer who first broke through during the Y2K era with the 2001 single “I Wanna Be Bad” and album Willa Was Here. After stepping away from pop for years while working in television, film and interior design, she returned to recording with new releases beginning in the mid-2020s. Her music is rooted in glossy dance-pop, club-ready hooks and the playful attitude that made her early work a cult favorite.

Origin: Ruskin, Florida, United States
Active: 1999–2004, 2025–present

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Willa Ford appears in the official audio video for I Wanna Be Bad Willa’s Version

Back to the Future: Willa Ford Releases “I Wanna Be Bad (Willa’s Version)”

Willa Ford reclaims her signature Y2K anthem with “I Wanna Be Bad (Willa’s Version),” 25 years after the original launched her pop career.

Music

July 17, 2026

Willa Ford Tried To Trim A Tree Without A Saw, Because FLEX Means Commitment

Yes, Willa Ford really was trying to trim a tree without a saw, and somehow the backyard chaos became thee perfect reality-check promo for her current single FLEX.

Music

July 4, 2026

Willa Ford performs live at WeHo Pride 2026 on the Rainbow Stage, bringing new amanda songs and Y2K classics to the crowd in a glamorous pink stage look.

Willa Ford Brings amanda and Y2K Classics to WeHo Pride

Willa Ford brings new amanda songs, Y2K club favorites, dancers and live strings to the Rainbow Stage at WeHo Pride 2026.

INYIM On The Scene

June 12, 2026

Willa Ford featured in the official poster for her Flex music video directed by Scott King

Willa Ford Keeps the amanda Era Flexing Ahead of Her WeHo Pride Performance

Willa Ford keeps the amanda era moving with the official Flex music video before bringing one of 2026’s strongest pop albums to WeHo Pride.

Music

June 5, 2026

Willa Ford performing “Did Ya Understand That” on Nickelodeon’s All That during the early 2000s.

Zephyring 25 Yrs, Willa Ford “Did Ya Understand That” On Nickelodeon’s All That

Willa Ford’s “Did Ya Understand That” turns 25, revisiting her All That performance of the empowerment‑driven single from her debut album Willa Was Here.

Past Blast Music

May 17, 2026

Willa Ford performing an orchestral version of “I Wanna Be Bad” on The Kelly Clarkson Show

Willa Ford Debuts Orchestral “I Wanna Be Bad” on The Kelly Clarkson Show

Willa Ford debuts an orchestral reimagining of “I Wanna Be Bad” on The Kelly Clarkson Show, transforming her TRL‑era hit into a cinematic moment. After catching her live at The Abbey earlier this year, this strings‑backed performance marks another confident step in her ongoing pop revival.

Music

May 8, 2026

Woman with blonde hair resting on a white bed, smiling with eyes closed and arms stretched above her head.

Willa Ford Reimagines “I Wanna Be Bad” as a Stunning Orchestral Ballad

Willa Ford reimagines “I Wanna Be Bad” as a stunning orchestral ballad, released alongside her new album amanda, which we’re already calling one of the year’s best so far.