Sara Bareilles

Sara Bareilles is a singer, songwriter, musician, and actress known for her piano-driven pop music and emotionally honest storytelling. Bareilles has sold more than 3 million albums and over 15 million singles in the United States. She has received multiple accolades, including two Grammy Awards, as well as nominations for four Primetime Emmy Awards and three Tony Awards. VH1 recognized her as one of the Top 100 Greatest Women in Music.

Bareilles gained national attention with her major-label debut, "Little Voice," featuring the breakout single "Love Song." The single reached number four on the Billboard Hot 100 and earned nominations for Song of the Year and Best Female Pop Vocal Performance at the Grammy Awards. Her songwriting is noted for its vulnerability and wisdom, offering honest perspectives on relationships. The follow-up album, "Kaleidoscope Heart," debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart and included the Grammy-nominated single "King of Anything." Bareilles later released her sixth studio album, "Amidst the Chaos," which featured the single "Saint Honesty" and won a Grammy for Best American Roots Performance.

Transitioning to musical theater, Bareilles composed the music and lyrics for the Broadway production "Waitress." She also performed in the lead role, earning a Tony nomination for her score and recognition for her performance. Bareilles contributed to other Broadway productions, including the musical "SpongeBob SquarePants" and a revival of Stephen Sondheim's "Into the Woods," both earning her Tony nominations. The cast recording of "Into the Woods" won a Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album.

In television, Bareilles received acclaim for her portrayal of Mary Magdalene in the NBC musical special "Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert," which earned her an Emmy nomination. She played the lead role of Dawn Solano in the musical comedy "Girls5eva" on Peacock and Netflix, and cocreated the Apple TV+ series "Little Voice," centered on an aspiring singer-songwriter. Bareilles also co-hosted the Tony Awards. In 2026, she was the subject of the documentary "Sara Bareilles: Good Grief," which follows her as she records her first album in seven years, inspired by personal loss and grief.

Bareilles continues to expand her work in music and theater, including composing the score for the musical adaptation of "The Interestings." Throughout her career, she has advocated for authenticity and empowerment, often addressing themes of resilience and honesty in her songwriting. With achievements spanning pop music, Broadway, and television, Bareilles maintains a significant presence in American music and theater.