Sara Bareilles

Sara Beth Bareilles (, bə-RELL-iss; born December 7, 1979) is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. She has sold over three million albums and over 15 million singles in the United States. Bareilles has earned various accolades, including two Grammy Awards, as well as nominations for three Primetime Emmy Awards, and three Tony Awards. In 2012, VH1 named her one of the Top 100 Greatest Women in Music.Born and raised in Eureka, California, Bareilles released a self-published album, Careful Confessions, in 2004. She received further recognition with the release of her second studio album, Little Voice (2007), which was her first recording for a major record label (Epic). The album included the hit single "Love Song", which reached number four on the Billboard Hot 100 and earned her a nomination for the Grammy Award for Song of the Year.In 2010, she released her third studio album, Kaleidoscope Heart, which peaked at number one on the Billboard 200. In 2013, she released her fourth studio album, The Blessed Unrest, which featured the lead single "Brave". It received a nomination for the Grammy Award for Album of the Year.