Corinne Bailey Rae facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Corinne Bailey Rae
Bailey Rae in 2019
Born	Corinne Jacqueline Bailey (1979-02-26) 26 February 1979 (age 46) Leeds, West Yorkshire, England, U.K.
Occupation	Singer songwriter
Years active	1998–present
Spouse(s)	Jason Rae ​ ​ (m. 2001; died 2008)​ Steve Brown ​ (m. 2013)​
Children	2
Musical career
Genres	R&B neo soul
Instruments	Vocals guitar piano percussion bass
Labels	EMI Capitol Virgin

Corinne Jacqueline Bailey Rae is a talented British singer and songwriter. She was born on February 26, 1979. Many people know her best for her popular song "Put Your Records On" from 2006.

In 2006, music critics predicted she would be a big new artist. Her first album, Corinne Bailey Rae, came out in February 2006. It quickly became number one in the UK. This made her only the fourth British female artist to have her first album reach the top spot. The album sold over four million copies worldwide.

Corinne Bailey Rae received many awards and nominations for her music. In 2007, she was nominated for three Grammy Awards and three Brit Awards. She also won two MOBO Awards. In 2008, she won a Grammy Award for Album of the Year. This was for her work on Herbie Hancock's album River: The Joni Letters.

Her second album, The Sea, was released in January 2010. This album came out after she took a break from music for almost three years. It was nominated for the 2010 Mercury Prize for Album of the Year. In 2012, she won another Grammy Award. This was for Best R&B Performance for her cover of Bob Marley and the Wailers' song "Is This Love".

Corinne Bailey Rae announced her third album, The Heart Speaks in Whispers, in February 2016. It was released in May 2016. This album reached number two on Billboard's R&B chart.

Early Life and Musical Beginnings

Corinne Bailey Rae was born in Leeds, England. Her father is from Saint Kitts and Nevis, and her mother is English. She is the oldest of three sisters. Her sister, Rhea Bailey, is an actress. Corinne went to Allerton High School in Leeds.

She started her music journey at school. She first learned to play the classical violin. Later, she began to focus on singing. She sang in a church choir, which helped her explore different types of music. The church youth leader even helped her buy her first guitar. As a teenager, she was inspired by rock artists like Lenny Kravitz, Jimi Hendrix, and Led Zeppelin.

Corinne Bailey Rae studied English language and literature at the University of Leeds. She graduated from the university in 2000.

Music Career Highlights

Starting Her Music Journey (1998–2003)

Corinne Bailey Rae first formed an indie band called Helen. The band was inspired by other female-led rock groups. They played many shows in Leeds. Even though they didn't get a UK record deal, a US heavy metal label, Roadrunner Records, showed interest in 1998. However, the band broke up before signing.

After getting married, Corinne started working on solo music. She moved away from rock and explored a more "soulful" sound. She worked with a funk group called the New Mastersounds on a song called "Your Love Is Mine" in 2003. The next year, she collaborated with another Leeds group, Home cut Directive.

First Album Success (2004–2008)

Corinne Bailey Rae performing live at the V Festival in August 2007

In 2004, Corinne Bailey Rae signed with Global Talent Publishing. She then worked with Mark Hill on his album better luck next time. Their song "Young and Foolish" helped major record labels notice her.

Her first single, "Like a Star", came out in November 2005. Her first album, Corinne Bailey Rae, was released in February 2006. It quickly became number one in the UK. It also reached number four on the U.S. Billboard 200 chart. The album sold 1.9 million copies in the United States.

"Like a Star" became a hit in both the UK and US. Her biggest hit, "Put Your Records On", reached number two in the UK. In mid-2006, she went on her first international tour. She performed in Europe and North America with R&B singer John Legend. She also played at big festivals like Rock in Rio Lisboa 2 and Live Earth.

In September 2006, Corinne Bailey Rae won two awards at the UK's MOBO Awards. She won "Best UK Newcomer" and "Best UK Female". She also performed on Saturday Night Live and Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip.

She received three nominations at the 2007 Grammy Awards. These included Record of the Year and Song of the Year for "Put Your Records On". She was also nominated for Best New Artist. In 2007, she contributed to tribute albums for Fats Domino and John Lennon. She also performed at the UK Live Earth concert in London.

In 2008, "Like a Star" was nominated for a Grammy for Song of the Year. Corinne Bailey Rae won two Grammys for her work on River: The Joni Letters. She also released her first DVD, Live in London & New York.

New Music and Tours (2009–2011)

Corinne Bailey Rae performing at Le Divan du Monde, 2010

Corinne Bailey Rae performing live in 2006

Corinne Bailey Rae released her second album, The Sea, in January 2010. This was four years after her first album. The first song from the album, "I'd Do It All Again", was first heard in November 2009.

She went on her second world tour, called The Sea Tour. She performed 82 concerts around the world. The tour visited the UK, Europe, the US, Brazil, Japan, and other countries. In June 2010, she performed with Herbie Hancock at the White House. They sang "Blackbird" to honor Paul McCartney.

In January 2011, Corinne Bailey Rae released an EP called The Love EP. It featured five cover songs, including "I Wanna Be Your Lover" by Prince and "Is This Love" by Bob Marley. The song "Is This Love" won Best R&B Performance at the 54th Grammy Awards.

In July 2011, she received an honorary doctorate from the University of Leeds. She had studied there as a student.

Recent Work (2016–Present)

Corinne Bailey Rae in 2016

In February 2016, Corinne Bailey Rae announced her third album, The Heart Speaks in Whispers. It was released in May 2016. The album reached number two on Billboard's R&B chart. Songs like "Been to the Moon" and "Green Aphrodisiac" were featured on NPR's list of favorite albums.

The album was recorded in Leeds and Los Angeles. It featured collaborations with many talented musicians. In 2016, NASA chose her for their "Destination: Jupiter" campaign. President Barack Obama also included her song "Green Aphrodisiac" on his Spotify playlist.

In 2017, Corinne Bailey Rae recorded "The Scientist" (originally by Coldplay) for a film soundtrack. In 2019, she performed at the SummerStage festival in Central Park. She also toured the UK, Europe, and the US. She contributed a song to a Tom Waits tribute album.

Corinne Bailey Rae on stage at The Awakening. LEEDS 2023.

On January 7, 2023, Corinne Bailey Rae performed at the opening of Leeds 2023. This was a special year of culture organized by her home city.

In June 2023, she announced her latest album, Black Rainbows. This was her first album in seven years. The album was inspired by her visits to the Stony Island Arts Bank in Chicago. This place is an archive of Black art and culture. Black Rainbows was released on September 15, 2023.

Other Projects

Many of Corinne Bailey Rae's songs have been used in films and TV shows. "Like a Star" has been featured in movies like 27 Dresses and Nancy Drew. It also appeared in TV series such as Grey's Anatomy and Criminal Minds.

Her song "Put Your Records On" was in an episode of the series By Any Means. Six songs from her first album were included in the soundtrack for the film Venus. "I'd Like To" was featured in the movie He's Just Not That Into You. Her song "Lucky One" is the theme song for the TV show Stan Lee's Lucky Man.

Corinne Bailey Rae is also an ambassador for charities. She supports Cord, a charity that helps people in need. She is also a central ambassador for Pump Aid, which helps provide clean water and sanitation. In 2012, she joined a campaign called "30 Songs/30 Days". This campaign supported a project about helping women worldwide.

Personal Life

While at university, Corinne worked at a local jazz club. There, she met musician Jason Rae. They got married in 2001, and she changed her name to Bailey Rae. Jason Rae was a saxophone player. He played with his wife and other artists like Amy Winehouse.

Sadly, Jason Rae passed away in 2008. Corinne Bailey Rae used her feelings of grief and loss to create music for her album The Sea.

In 2013, Corinne Bailey Rae married her longtime friend, Steve Brown. He is a producer and jazz musician. The couple has two daughters and lives in Leeds.

Discography

• Corinne Bailey Rae (2006)
• The Sea (2010)
• The Heart Speaks in Whispers (2016)
• Black Rainbows (2023)

Filmography

Awards and Nominations

Grammy Awards

The Grammy Awards are big awards given each year for music. Corinne Bailey Rae has won two Grammys from six nominations. She won Album of the Year in 2008 for her work on Herbie Hancock's album River: The Joni Letters.

Other Awards and Nominations

Images for kids

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  Corinne Bailey Rae in 2019

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  Corinne Bailey Rae performing live at the V Festival in August 2007

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  Corinne Bailey Rae performing at Le Divan du Monde, 2010

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  Corinne Bailey Rae performing live in 2006

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  Corinne Bailey Rae in 2016

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  Corinne Bailey Rae on stage at The Awakening. LEEDS 2023.

See also

In Spanish: Corinne Bailey Rae para niños