Peony started to compose music for Romanian artists before gaining recognition for posting covers on YouTube in 2015.

Later that year, she attained commercial success in Romania with her single "Sub aripa ta" featuring Vescan.

[4] The singer changed her stage name to Ester Peony and independently distributed her debut EP Dig It in May 2018,[7] for which she was also one of the main composers.

[8][9] In 2019, TVR were able to spend significant amounts on their Eurovision entry for the first time; they spent about 100,000 euros on the visual and special effects in the performance.

[12][13] During her Eurovision time, Peony had signed a record deal with Cat Music,[14] and is currently working on her debut studio album.

[15] Peony cites Delia, Celine Dion, Whitney Houston, Cher, Queen, Michael Jackson and Ariana Grande as some of her musical inspirations.