Colbie Caillat
Singer-songwriter with a Grammy Award
Born
May 28th, 1985
40 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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This American singer-songwriter and guitarist gained recognition with the release of the debut album 'CoCo' in 2007. The album featured the hit single 'Bubbly', which reached the top of the charts and became a signature song. Subsequent albums, including 'Breakthrough' and 'All for You', solidified the artist's presence in the music industry, earning acclaim and commercial success. The work received a Grammy Award for Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals for the song 'Lucky', a collaboration with Jason Mraz. The artist's style blends pop and acoustic elements, appealing to a wide audience.
Released the hit single 'Bubbly'
Won a Grammy Award for 'Lucky'
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