Alessia Cara

Alessia Caracciolo, born on July 11, 1996, and popularly known as Alessia Cara, began her musical career at the young age of 10. Since then, she has been unstoppable in her songwriting, playing, and music composition, creating songs nonstop. Before she turned 22 years old, she took home the title of ‘Best New Artist’ at the 60th Grammy Awards, which catapulted her career as a pop singer and songwriter. She has released three superb studio albums, and we absolutely can’t wait to celebrate her birthday with you.

Fast Facts

Full Name:

Alessia Caracciolo

Birth date:

July 11, 1996

Age:

27

Zodiac Sign:

Cancer

Height:

5' 1"

Relationship Status:

Single

Net Worth:

$5 million

Alessia's Social Media:

Background

Alessia Cara is a Canadian singer who was born on July 11, 1996, to parents of Italian heritage. When she was 10 years old, her parents gave her a guitar, which became the starting point of her passion for music. Three years later, at the age of 13, she began covering her favorite songs on YouTube, a major media platform to show the world that she possessed the talent, skills, and courage to become a singer. Indeed, one of the covers, ‘Sweater Weather,’ ended up getting her noticed by a record label called EP Entertainment, which allowed her to write and create her songs.

In 2015, at 19, she published her first debut single, ‘Here.’ The single was a hit and received praise from critics and listeners alike. It peaked at number 19 on the Canadian Hot 100 and Billboard Hot 100. Even “Rolling Stone” named the hit one of the ‘Best Songs of 2015.’ In that same year, she released her debut album “Know It All” with the third song ‘Scars to Your Beautiful’ being one of five original tracks that peaked at Billboard charts, including the Canadian Albums Chart, Billboard 200, and Billboard Hot 100. This particular track was special since, based on her interview with “Rap-Up,” many listeners related to her journey of doubting herself and learning how to love herself.

Cara is known for incorporating messages about mental health, kindness, and self-love into her music. Everything stems from her personal journey, as she has struggled with mental health issues and insomnia. According to a “Reuters” interview, she describes her album as half tumultuous and half perfected. She found growth through therapy and she encourages others to seek help if necessary.

Career timeline

2010
She Posts Music Covers on YouTube

She begins her music career at the age of 13 by publishing covers of songs on her YouTube channel.

2013
Her Talent is Recognized

Cara receives attention after the daughter of Tony Perez, the founder of E.P. Entertainment, sees one of her covers on YouTube.

2016
She Dates Kevin Garett

Cara and Garett walk and pose together on the 2016 M.T.V.'s Video Music Awards red carpet.

2018
She Wins a Grammy

She earns the title of ‘Best New Artist’ at the Grammy Awards.

Why We Love Alessia Cara

  1. She prioritizes mental health

    Cara recognizes the significance of having good mental health. In her song 'Scars to Your Beautiful,' she discusses body positivity and self-esteem. 'Sweet Dreams' also addresses her mental health and insomnia journey.

  2. She isn't afraid to be honest

    Cara is undergoing therapy and isn't afraid to be open about her anxiety and body image issues. In one interview, she stated that therapy has been beneficial to her personal journey of self-discovery. She also takes anxiety medication and encourages others to seek help if they're in need.

  3. She contributes to various charities and causes

    Cara is truly a philanthropist. She has supported several charity organizations such as Stand Up To Cancer and Entertainment Industry Foundation.

5 Surprising Facts

  1. She studied drama and theater

    In addition to her love of music, she also wrote poetry and was involved in theater drama at school.

  2. She insisted on releasing 'Here'

    Her label informed her that her song was controversial and advised her not to release it, but she did it anyway.

  3. She used to be scared to perform

    Cara used to get anxious in front of people, even when they came up and asked for pictures.

  4. She didn't prepare her award speech

    Cara was the first Canadian to win the Grammy for ‘Best New Artist’ and at the time, she had no idea she would receive such an honor.

  5. She has a sweet tooth

    She loves Nutella sandwiches, which she claims taste better after midnight.

Alessia Cara FAQs

Did Alessia Cara quit singing?

No, Cara is still making songs.

Where are Alessia Cara's parents from?

Her mother, Enza Ciccione, is an Italian immigrant, and her father, Vicenzo Caracciolo, is a Canadian of Italian descent.

What is Alessia Cara's biggest hit?

Her most popular and successful recording is ‘Stay,’ which peaked at number seven on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 Charts.

Alessia Cara’s birthday dates

YearDateDay
2024July 11Thursday
2025July 11Friday
2026July 11Saturday
2027July 11Sunday
2028July 11Tuesday

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