Sara Bareilles

Birth Name:

Sara Beth Bareilles

Birth Place:

Eureka, California, United States

Profession

Soundtrack, Actress, Music department, Producer, Writer

Her 2007 single "Love Song" sold more than three million copies and earned her two Grammy nominations
Graduated from the University of California at Los Angeles with a degree in communications in 2001
Was in her school's choir and played the role of Audrey in a high school production of "Little Shop of Horrors․"
Discovered her love of singing when she became a member of an a cappella group at UCLA
Recorded "Careful Confessions," her first demo, in 2003 and later signed a deal with Epic Records
Quote: "[on "Love Song"] "I was just turning in material and having people not like it․ It's the first time I'd really collaborated with people and gotten their feedback on my material․ So I think I got very stubborn and turned off by the whole idea․""
Quote: "I grew up a fat girl․ I had to change schools at one point because the kids were so mean to me․ I still often feel I just don't want anyone to notice anything about me․"
Quote: "I know where I want to go․ I guess I'm just becoming more aware of the millions of different ways to get there․"
Best known as a singer, songwriter, and pianist whose hit single "Love Song" made her a mainstream success in 2007
Was a celebrity judge on "The Sing-Off" for its third season

2017Hollywood Music In Media Awards (HMMA) - Best Original Song - Feature Film:Nominated
2018Apolo Award - Best Original Song (Mejor Canción Original):Nominated
2018Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or Movie:Nominated
2019WIN Award - Actress MFT Movie / Mini-Series:Nominated
2021Gold Derby TV Award - Comedy Actress:Nominated
2021Image Award - Outstanding Writing in a Drama Series:Nominated
2024HMMA Award - Best Original Song - TV Show/Limited Series:Nominated
2024Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Original Music and Lyrics:Nominated
2025HMMA Award - Best Original Song - Documentary:Nominated
2026SCL Award - Outstanding Original Song for a Drama or Documentary:Nominated

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