Carly Rae Jepsen

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Biography

Carly Rae Jepsen (born November 21, 1985) is a Canadian recording artist and singer-songwriter from Mission, British Columbia. In 2007, she placed third in the fifth season of Canadian Idol, and was a part of the Canadian Idol Top 3 concert tour. Shortly after competing on Idol, she signed to Fontana and MapleMusic, and released her debut album, Tug of War, on September 30, 2008. Three years later, she released a new single, titled "Call Me Maybe", which was released by 604 Records, and was followed by the release of her debut extended play, Curiosity, on February 14, 2012. "Call Me Maybe" was met with much success, reaching the No. 1 spot on both The Billboard and Canadian Hot 100. The single also went to number-one in Australia, Ireland and the United Kingdom. Jepsen signed with Interscope Records in 2012. Jepsen cites a mix of classic rock and alternative bands as her musical influence, such as James Taylor, Bruce Springsteen, Van Halen, Kimbra, La Roux, and Robyn.

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Item Name Item Details
Year Formed 2008
Number of Albums 36
Record Label Interscope Records
Website www.carlyraemusic.com
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Carly Rae Jepsen is one of the most joyful pop stars to emerge in what decade?

2010s

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What Grammynominated 2012 hit did Carly Raise Jeppesen release?

Call Me Maybe

... 2010s. After her global success with the Grammynominated 2012 smash Call Me Maybe , she expanded on her sunny, uninhibited style. On her debut album, ...
What was her debut album called?

Kiss

...she expanded on her sunny, uninhibited style. On her debut album, 2012's Kiss , she channeled the rush of first love as well as stylish influences like...
What was the name of her 2015 album?

EMOTION

...elatable. She pursued this niche further on 2015's critically acclaimed EMOTION , a love letter to the epic '80s sound of Madonna and Prince that set t...
In what year did Jepsen release EMOTION?

2015

...ongs that were swooning yet relatable. She pursued this niche further on 2015 's critically acclaimed EMOTION, a love letter to the epic '80s sound of ...
In what province of Canada is Jepson based?

British Columbia

... formative years absorbing pop culture in her hometown of Mission, British Columbia , Canada. She starred in productions of Annie, Grease, and The Wiz ...
What was the name of the high school in which she starred in productions of Annie, Grease, and The Wiz?

Mission

...psen spent her formative years absorbing pop culture in her hometown of Mission , British Columbia, Canada. She starred in productions of Annie, Grease...
How many female students were admitted to the Canadian College of Performing Arts?

25

...ctions of Annie, Grease, and The Wiz at her high school and became one of 25 female students to be admitted to the Canadian College of Performing Arts...
Who convinced Jeppesen to audition for Canadian Idol?

her drama teacher

...offeehouse where she performed at openmike nights was persuaded by her drama teacher to audition for Canadian Idol. Jepsen competed in the fifth seaso...
When did Jepsen compete in the fifth season of Canadian Idol?

2007

...on for Canadian Idol. Jepsen competed in the fifth season of the show in 2007 , ultimately winning third place and performing in the show's nationwide ...
What was the name of the manager who helped her get a deal with 604 Records?

Jonathan Simkin

.... Meanwhile, her demo for the competition caught the ear of manager Jonathan Simkin , who helped her get a deal with 604 Records. For her second album,...
What record company did Jepsen sign a deal with for her second album?

604 Records

...ught the ear of manager Jonathan Simkin, who helped her get a deal with 604 Records . For her second album, Jepsen took a more danceable pop direction....
Carly was a contestant on what hit show?

Canadian Idol

...came to public attention in 2007 as a contestant on the hit CTV show Canadian Idol . Her debut album, Tug of War (2008), yielded two goldcertified sing...
How many goldcertified singles did Tug of War have on its debut album?

two

...e hit CTV show Canadian Idol. Her debut album, Tug of War (2008), yielded two goldcertified singles and earned two Juno Award nominations. She is best...
Where is the Clark Foundation Theatre located?

Mission, BC

...at Heritage Park Secondary School and the Clark Foundation Theatre in Mission, BC . She got her first guitar at age 17 before attending the Canadian Co...
At what age did she get her first guitar?

17

... Clark Foundation Theatre in Mission, BC. She got her first guitar at age 17 before attending the Canadian College of Performing Arts in Victoria, whe...
Who encouraged Jepsen to audition for Canadian Idol?

her high school drama teacher

...ing as a waitress, busking and performing in local pubs when her high school drama teacher encouraged her to audition for Canadian Idol. Canadian Idol...
On what date did the fifth season of the popular CTV show premiere?

5 June 2007

...nd Early Career The fifth season of the popular CTV show premiered on 5 June 2007 . Jepsen auditioned by singing one of her own songs and became one of...
What school did Jepsen attend?

Heritage Park Secondary School

...After graduating from the Heritage Park Secondary School , Jepsen began performing in the nearby city of Vancouver. A few years later, in 2007, she sta...
What year was Jepsen's show called "Call Me Maybe" released?

2011

...riosity. The album features the single, Carly Rae Jepsen: Call Me Maybe ( 2011 ) which rapidly became a popculture sensation, topping the charts in more...
What was the name of the house band that was Jimmy Fallon's house band?

The Roots

...deo performance of the songalong with Jimmy Fallon and his house band, The Roots which was viewed by millions of fans on YouTube, to add to the hundre...
What is Jepsen's musical style?

folkpop

...Mitchell song Both Sides Now. According to Jepsen, her musical style is folkpop , calling herself the flower child of pop. Jepsen was eventually signed...
Who founded School Boy Records in 2007?

Scooter Braun

...o Interscopeaffiliated record label School Boy Records, which was founded by Scooter Braun in 2007, and is run in part by pop superstar Justin Bieber....
What is the name of the label Jepson signed to?

School Boy Records

...Jepsen was eventually signed to Interscopeaffiliated record label School Boy Records , which was founded by Scooter Braun in 2007, and is run in part b...
Which pop superstar runs School Boy records?

Justin Bieber

...o Interscopeaffiliated record label School Boy Records, which was founded by Scooter Braun in 2007, and is run in part by pop superstar Justin Bieber ....
What was the name of the album released in Canada in 2008?

Tug of War

...third. In 2008, Jepsen released her folkinfluenced debut studio album Tug of War in Canada. Jepsen's breakthrough came in 2012, when her single Call M...
In what year did the single Call Me Maybe reach mainstream success?

2012

...d debut studio album Tug of War in Canada. Jepsen's breakthrough came in 2012 , when her single Call Me Maybe achieved significant mainstream popularit...
How many countries did Call Me Maybe reach number one in?

18

... the song was the bestselling single of that year, reaching number one in 18 countries. As a result, she was signed to a joint worldwide record deal w...
Who was the titular character on Jepson's Broadway stage debut?

Cinderella

...2013 Jepsen made her Broadway stage debut as the titular character in Cinderella . It is noted for its influence from 1980s music as well as blending d...
What year did Jepsen make her Broadway debut as the titular character in Cinderella?

2013

...ercial success, reaching the top ten in Canada and the United States. In 2013 Jepsen made her Broadway stage debut as the titular character in Cindere...
When was Dedicated released?

May 17, 2019

...ritical acclaim. Her fourth studio album, Dedicated, was released on May 17, 2019 , along with a followup, Dedicated Side B releasing a year later on M...
Where did she move after graduating from high school?

West Side Vancouver

...ead. After completing graduation from school, Jespen moved to the West Side Vancouver and worked in minimum wage jobs. She worked as a barista and pas...
At what club did she bartended?

Media Club

...nd pastry chef assistant at Trees Organic Coffee and bartended at the Media Club . It was during her leisure time that she started writing songs and pe...
What was the name of the song that gave her a third place in the finale of American Idol?

Sweet Talker

...out acting and dancing. There she performed her original composition Sweet Talker , a folk inspired song which gave her the third place in the finale o...
When did Jespen release her debut single Sunshine on My Shoulders?

June 2008

...ired song which gave her the third place in the finale of the show. In June 2008 , Jespen released her debut single Sunshine on My Shoulders, a cover o...
What song was Jespens' debut single?

Sunshine on My Shoulders

...le of the show. In June 2008, Jespen released her debut single Sunshine on My Shoulders , a cover of John Denver's song. At the end of the Idol tour sh...
Who signed her at the end of the Idol tour?

Fontana and MapleMusic

...leased her debut single Sunshine on My Shoulders, a cover of John Denver's song. At the end of the Idol tour she was signed by Fontana and MapleMusic ....
When did she release her Tug of War?

September 2008

...coming albums title track, before releasing her Tug of War album in September 2008 . Jepsen was also nominated for New Artist of the Year and Songwrite...
How many songs for a prospective album had already been completed?

Six

...manager, whose record company had global distribution through Interscope. Six songs for a prospective album had already been completed by then, and th...
What was the name of the EP released in February 2012?

Curiosity

...h Interscope. Six songs for a prospective album had already been completed by then, and they were released on an EP titled Curiosity in February 2012....
When was Curiosity released?

February 2012

...h Interscope. Six songs for a prospective album had already been completed by then, and they were released on an EP titled Curiosity in February 2012 ....
In what year did she make her Broadway stage debut as the titular character?

2014

...ercial success, reaching the top ten in Canada and the United States. In 2014 , Jepsen made her Broadway stage debut as the titular character in Cinder...
Which album was released the following year?

Emotion

...in Cinderella. The following year, she released her third studio album, Emotion . It is noted for its influence from 1980s music as well as blending da...
Emotion is based on what decade?

1980s

...ased her third studio album, Emotion. It is noted for its influence from 1980s music as well as blending dancepop and synthpop with indie sensibilitie...
What year was Carly Rae Jepsen born?

1985

...Carly Rae Jepsen (born November 21, 1985 ) is a Canadian singer, songwriter, and actress. After completing her studies, she relocated to Vancouver and ...
What is Carly's full name?

Rae Jepsen

...Carly Rae Jepsen (born November 21, 1985) is a Canadian singer, songwriter, and actress. After completing her studies, she relocated to Vancouver and ...
Where did Carly move after completing her studies?

Vancouver

...ongwriter, and actress. After completing her studies, she relocated to Vancouver and later competed on the fifth season of Canadian Idol in 2007, plac...
In what year did she release her debut album in Canada?

2008

...competed on the fifth season of Canadian Idol in 2007, placing third. In 2008 , Jepsen released her folkinfluenced debut studio album, Tug of War, in C...
What label did Jepsen sign a record deal with?

School Boy Records and Interscope Records

..., she was signed to a joint worldwide record deal with School Boy Records and Interscope Records . Jepsens second studio album, Kiss, was released late...
Along with dancepop, what genre of music was influenced by indie?

synthpop

...ed her third studio album, Emotion. It is noted for its influence from 1980s music as well as blending dancepop and synthpop with indie sensibilities....