Alessia Caracciolo (born July 11, 1996) was born in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. She is a Canadian singer and songwriter. She is professionally known as Alessia Cara. she began showcasing her musical abilities at a young age. At just 13 years old, Alessia started gaining attention by posting covers of popular songs on YouTube. Her breakthrough came in 2014 when she signed with EP Entertainment and Def Jam Recordings. The following year, she released her debut single, "Here," which quickly gained recognition. The song reached number 19 on the Canadian Hot 100 chart and became a sleeper hit in the United States, peaking at number 5 on the prestigious Billboard Hot 100 chart.
In 2015, Alessia Cara released her debut studio album titled "Know-It-All." The album achieved great success, reaching number 8 on the Canadian Albums Chart and number 9 on the Billboard 200. One of its standout tracks, "Scars to Your Beautiful," made a significant impact, reaching number 8 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 2016. This empowering anthem resonated with listeners, delivering a message of self-acceptance and inner beauty.
Throughout her career, Alessia has collaborated with notable artists and producers. In 2017, she teamed up with DJ and producer Zedd for the smash hit single "Stay," which attained a remarkable seven-times platinum certification in Canada. She also featured on rapper Logic's song "1-800-273-8255" alongside Khalid, which garnered critical acclaim and widespread recognition.
Alessia Cara's talent has been acknowledged with numerous award nominations and wins. In 2018, she won the prestigious Grammy Award for Best New Artist, solidifying her place as a rising star in the music industry. Her collaboration with Juanes on "Querer Mejor" earned her nominations for Song of the Year and Record of the Year at the 2019 Latin Grammys.
In 2018, Alessia released her second studio album, "The Pains of Growing," featuring the singles "Growing Pains" and "Trust My Lonely." The album received critical acclaim and earned her the Juno Award for Album of the Year and Juno Award for Pop Album of the Year. Furthermore, she was honored with the Juno Award for Songwriter of the Year.
Her third album, "In the Meantime," released in 2021, garnered positive reviews from critics, further solidifying Alessia Cara's position as a talented and influential artist in the music industry. With her soulful voice, introspective lyrics, and genuine artistry, Alessia Cara continues to captivate audiences worldwide and establish herself as a prominent figure in contemporary music
