Vanessa Carlton

Singer-songwriter, 'A Thousand Miles'

Vanessa Carlton - Singer-songwriter, 'A Thousand Miles'
Born

August 16th, 1980
44 years ago

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

United States

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Born in 1980, a singer-songwriter gained recognition with the release of the debut single 'A Thousand Miles' in 2002. This song became a significant hit, reaching the top five on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, and received multiple award nominations, including Grammy nods. The debut album, 'Be Not Nobody,' showcased a blend of pop and piano-driven melodies. Subsequent albums explored varied musical styles and themes, further establishing a career in the music industry. The artist has toured extensively, performing in numerous countries and collaborating with other musicians throughout the career.

Released the hit single 'A Thousand Miles'

Debuted with the album 'Be Not Nobody'

Performed at major music festivals

Toured internationally

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