Sara Bareilles

A gifted songwriter and a versatile pianist with no formal training, Sara Bareilles burst onto the pop scene with a naturally skilled voice that ranged from powerful and soulful to sweet and gentle, earning her instant comparisons to Fiona Apple and Norah Jones. In 2006, producer Eric Rosse took her under his wing perfected the orchestration of
Voice was released in 2007, and the lyrical themes of the album covered her past relationships, insecurities, and inner battles with trying to trust her instincts. The single Love Song sold more than three million copies and made the album a hit. Playing her songs night after night inspired her to begin writing new material, and Bareilles found herself drawn to material that was bigger, bolder, and peppier than the songs that comprised Little Voice. The result was Kaleidescope Heart, which marked her second major-label effort upon its release in 2010.