Carly Rae Jepsen facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Carly Rae Jepsen
Jepsen in 2019
Background information
Born	(1985-11-21) November 21, 1985 (age 39) Mission, British Columbia, Canada
Genres	Pop disco folk
Occupation(s)	Singer songwriter
Instruments	Vocals
Years active	2007–present
Labels	MapleMusic 604 Schoolboy Interscope Polydor

Carly Rae Jepsen (born November 21, 1985) is a Canadian singer and songwriter. She became famous after appearing on Canadian Idol in 2007. Her music often mixes pop, disco, and folk styles.

Carly Rae Jepsen's big break came in 2012 with her hit song "Call Me Maybe". This song became the best-selling single of that year worldwide. It reached number one in over 19 countries. This success led her to sign major record deals. Later that year, she released her second album, Kiss. It included another popular song, "Good Time", with Owl City.

In 2014, Carly Rae Jepsen performed on Broadway theatre. She played the main character in the musical Cinderella. The next year, she released her third album, Emotion. This album was inspired by 1980s music and dance-pop. It featured songs like "I Really Like You" and "Run Away with Me". She also appeared in the TV special Grease: Live in 2016.

Her fourth album, Dedicated, came out in 2019. It included singles such as "Party for One". A year later, she released Dedicated Side B, which had more songs from the same recording sessions. Her sixth album, The Loneliest Time, was released in October 2022. It featured a song with Rufus Wainwright. Its companion album, The Loveliest Time, followed in July 2023.

Carly Rae Jepsen has won several awards, including three Juno Awards. She has also been nominated for Grammy Awards.

Carly Rae Jepsen's Early Life and Career

Growing Up and Starting Music

Carly Rae Jepsen was born on November 21, 1985, in Mission, British Columbia, Canada. She was the second of three children. From a young age, she loved musical theatre. She acted in school plays like Annie and Grease.

After high school, Carly Rae Jepsen went to the Canadian College of Performing Arts. She was one of only 25 female students accepted into the program in 2004. After finishing college, she moved to Vancouver. She worked different jobs, like a barista and a bartender, while writing songs in her free time.

Canadian Idol and First Album

Jepsen performing on Canada Day in 2010

In 2007, Carly Rae Jepsen's high school drama teacher encouraged her to try out for Canadian Idol. She sang her own song, "Sweet Talker," for her audition. She finished in third place in the competition. She later said this was the best possible outcome for her.

Her music recordings caught the attention of manager Jonathan Simkin. He signed her to a deal with 604 Records that same year. In September 2008, she released her first album, Tug of War. The songs "Tug of War" and "Bucket" became popular in Canada. In 2009, she toured western Canada with other bands.

Canadian Idol Performances

Carly Rae Jepsen performed many songs during her time on Canadian Idol. Here are some of her performances:

Rise to Fame with Curiosity and Kiss

Jepsen performing on Justin Bieber's Believe Tour in 2012

The Success of "Call Me Maybe"

In 2011, Carly Rae Jepsen recorded new songs, including "Call Me Maybe". This song was released in September 2011. Fellow Canadian singer Justin Bieber helped promote the song. This led to Carly Rae Jepsen signing a big record deal with Schoolboy Records and Interscope Records.

"Call Me Maybe" quickly became a huge hit. It reached number one in Canada and stayed at number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 for nine weeks. It was the best-selling single of 2012 around the world. The song was part of her EP (a shorter album) called Curiosity, released in February 2012. After this success, she also recorded the popular duet "Good Time" with Owl City.

Releasing Kiss and More Achievements

Carly Rae Jepsen's second full album, Kiss, came out in September 2012. It included singles like "This Kiss". The album reached the top ten in Australia, the UK, Canada, and the US. In 2012, she also became a spokesperson for the clothing store Wet Seal.

At the 2012 Billboard Music Awards, Carly Rae Jepsen received the Rising Star Award. "Call Me Maybe" was nominated for two Grammy Awards. In 2013, she became a spokesperson for the brand Candie's. Her album Kiss won Album of the Year and Pop Album of the Year at the Juno Awards of 2013. "Call Me Maybe" also won Single of the Year. She went on The Summer Kiss Tour in 2013.

In 2014, she performed on Broadway theatre in Cinderella for 12 weeks.

Emotion and Other Projects

Jepsen performing on her Gimmie Love Tour in 2016

New Music and Collaborations

In March 2015, Carly Rae Jepsen released "I Really Like You", the first song from her third album. The music video featured actor Tom Hanks lip-syncing to the song. Her album, Emotion, was released in June 2015. While it didn't sell as much as Kiss, it was highly praised by music critics. It helped her gain a more mature audience. The album included songs co-written with artists like Sia.

In November 2015, Carly Rae Jepsen started her Gimmie Love Tour. She also recorded the theme song for the Netflix series Fuller House.

Acting and More Music

In January 2016, Carly Rae Jepsen played the character Frenchy in Grease Live!, a live TV musical. She sang a new song called "All I Need Is an Angel" for the show. In August 2016, she released Emotion: Side B. This was an EP with eight songs that didn't make it onto the Emotion album. It also received great reviews.

In May 2017, she released the song "Cut to the Feeling". This song was originally meant for Emotion. Instead, it was used in the animated movie Ballerina, where Carly Rae Jepsen also voiced a character.

Dedicated and Recent Albums

Jepsen performing on her Dedicated Tour in 2020

Dedicated and Its Follow-Up

In early 2018, Carly Rae Jepsen opened for Katy Perry on her tour. "Party for One" was the first song released from Carly Rae Jepsen's fourth album in November 2018. More singles like "Now That I Found You" followed in 2019.

Her fourth album, Dedicated, was released on May 17, 2019. She then started a tour for the album. On May 21, 2020, she released Dedicated Side B. This album had twelve extra songs from the Dedicated recording sessions. In October 2020, she released a holiday song called "It's Not Christmas Till Somebody Cries".

The Loneliest Time and The Loveliest Time

After Dedicated Side B, Carly Rae Jepsen worked on a "quarantine album" with her friend and songwriter Tavish Crowe. In May 2022, she announced the first song from her sixth album, "Western Wind". Her sixth album, The Loneliest Time, was released on October 21, 2022. It included songs like "Beach House" and the title track featuring Rufus Wainwright. The title track became very popular on TikTok.

The album did well on music charts in Canada, the US, and the UK. To support the album, Carly Rae Jepsen went on The So Nice Tour from September 2022 to March 2023. She also sang the theme song for the Amazon Kids+ series Hello Kitty: Super Style!.

On June 23, 2023, she released a new disco-inspired song called "Shy Boy". On July 6, 2023, she announced her seventh album, The Loveliest Time. She described it as a "companion album" to The Loneliest Time. It was released on July 28, 2023.

Carly Rae Jepsen's Musical Style

Jepsen performing in Seoul, South Korea, 2019

Her Unique Sound

Carly Rae Jepsen is known for her catchy lyrics and clever music. Her voice is often described as clear and precise. She has a high singing voice, known as a soprano.

She grew up listening to folk music with her parents. Artists like Leonard Cohen and James Taylor inspired her first album, Tug of War. When she made her EP Curiosity and album Kiss, she started to be more influenced by pop and dance music. For her third album, Emotion, she was inspired by 1980s pop stars like Cyndi Lauper and Madonna.

Carly Rae Jepsen has said she admires many other artists. These include Taylor Swift, Kate Bush, and Joni Mitchell.

Impact and Influence

Carly Rae Jepsen is admired by many different groups of fans. In March 2013, she decided not to perform at an event because she disagreed with a policy that was not inclusive. She believes in treating everyone fairly.

Personal Life

In September 2024, Carly Rae Jepsen announced that she was engaged to American record producer Cole M.G.N..

Carly Rae Jepsen's Albums

• Tug of War (2008)
• Kiss (2012)
• Emotion (2015)
• Dedicated (2019)
• Dedicated Side B (2020)
• The Loneliest Time (2022)
• The Loveliest Time (2023)

Tours

Headlining Tours

• The Summer Kiss Tour (2013)
• Gimmie Love Tour (2015–2016)
• The Dedicated Tour (2019–2020)
• The So Nice Tour (2022–2023)

Co-headlining Tours

• Marianas Trench, the New Cities and the Mission District – Beside You Tour (2009)

Opening Act for Other Artists

• Hanson – Shout It Out World Tour (Canadian dates) (2012)
• Justin Bieber – Believe Tour (North American, European, and South American dates) (2012–2013)
• Hedley – Hello World Tour (Canadian dates) (2016)
• Katy Perry – Witness: The Tour (North American dates) (2018)
• Boygenius – The Tour (select North American dates) (2023)

Film and Television Appearances

Television Shows

Movies

Theatre Performances

See also

In Spanish: Carly Rae Jepsen para niños