Carly Rae Jepsen is a Canadian singer and songwriter who gained recognition after finishing third in the fifth season of Canadian Idol in 2007. Prior to this, she focused on musical theatre throughout her education. Her debut album, "Tug of War," with a folk influence, was released in Canada in 2008 and internationally in 2011.
Carly Rae Jepsen was born on November 21, 1985.
Jepsen was admitted into the Canadian College of Performing Arts in 2004.
In 2007, Jepsen participated in Canadian Idol and signed a record deal.
In 2007, Jepsen placed third in Canadian Idol and signed a management deal with 604 Records.
Jepsen released her debut single, a cover of "Sunshine on My Shoulders", in June 2008.
Carly Rae Jepsen released her debut studio album, Tug of War, in 2008, drawing inspiration from folk music artists.
Jepsen toured western Canada with Marianas Trench and Shiloh in 2009.
Jepsen released the single "Call Me Maybe" in September 2011.
Jepsen's debut album, Tug of War, was released internationally in 2011.
Jepsen released the Curiosity EP in Canada in February 2012.
Jepsen released the duet "Good Time" with Owl City in June 2012.
Jepsen's second studio album, Kiss, was released in September 2012. She also became a spokesperson for Wet Seal and appeared on 90210.
Jepsen's breakthrough single "Call Me Maybe" was released and became a global hit in 2012. Her second album, Kiss, was also released this year.
Carly Rae Jepsen released her EP Curiosity and second studio album, Kiss, in 2012, influenced by pop and dance music.
Jepsen became a spokesperson for Candie's in January 2013.
In March 2013, Carly Rae Jepsen withdrew from performing at the Boy Scouts of America Jamboree due to their policy on homosexuality.
Jepsen released new ads for Candie's in July 2013.
Jepsen concluded The Summer Kiss Tour in October 2013.
Jepsen won the International Achievement Award at the SOCAN Awards in June 2014.
Jepsen made her Broadway debut in Cinderella in 2014.
Jepsen released the single "I Really Like You" in March 2015.
Jepsen's third studio album, Emotion, was released in June 2015.
Jepsen released the single "Run Away with Me" in July 2015.
Jepsen embarked on the Gimmie Love Tour in November 2015.
Jepsen recorded the theme song for Fuller House and released a cover of "Last Christmas" in December 2015.
Carly Rae Jepsen released her third studio album, Emotion, in 2015, inspired by 1980s pop artists.
In January 2016, Carly Rae Jepsen played Frenchy in Fox's live television presentation of the musical Grease. She also performed a new song, "All I Need Is an Angel."
Carly Rae Jepsen appeared on The Knocks' debut studio album, 55, in March 2016.
In August 2016, Carly Rae Jepsen released Emotion: Side B, an EP featuring eight previously unreleased tracks from the Emotion recording sessions.
Jepsen appeared in Grease: Live and voiced a character in the animated film Ballerina in 2016.
Carly Rae Jepsen released the single "Cut to the Feeling" in May 2017. The song was initially intended for her album Emotion but was also included in the animated film Ballerina.
In November 2018, Carly Rae Jepsen released "Party for One," the lead single from her fourth studio album.
Carly Rae Jepsen released two more singles, "Now That I Found You" and "No Drug Like Me," in February 2019.
Carly Rae Jepsen's fourth studio album, Dedicated, was released on May 17, 2019, with a supporting tour starting in June.
Carly Rae Jepsen performed an NPR Tiny Desk Concert in November 2019.
Jepsen released her fourth studio album, Dedicated, and the single "OMG" with Gryffin in 2019.
On May 21, 2020, Carly Rae Jepsen released Dedicated Side B, a companion album to Dedicated, featuring twelve additional tracks.
Carly Rae Jepsen released the Christmas single "It's Not Christmas Till Somebody Cries" in October 2020.
Carly Rae Jepsen released "Western Wind," the lead single from her sixth studio album, on May 6, 2022. This was also announced at her Coachella performance in May 2022.
Carly Rae Jepsen announced her sixth studio album, The Loneliest Time, on August 3, 2022.
Carly Rae Jepsen embarked on The So Nice Tour in September 2022 to support her album The Loneliest Time.
The title track from Carly Rae Jepsen's album, featuring Rufus Wainwright, was released as a single on October 8, 2022.
Jepsen released her sixth studio album, The Loneliest Time, in October 2022.
Carly Rae Jepsen's sixth studio album, The Loneliest Time, was released on October 21, 2022.
Carly Rae Jepsen performed the theme song for the Amazon Kids+ series Hello Kitty: Super Style!, which debuted in December 2022.
Carly Rae Jepsen's The So Nice Tour, which began in September 2022, is scheduled to continue through March 2023.
Carly Rae Jepsen released the disco-inspired single "Shy Boy" on June 23, 2023.
Carly Rae Jepsen announced her seventh studio album, The Loveliest Time, on July 6, 2023, describing it as a companion album to The Loneliest Time.
Jepsen released her seventh studio album, The Loveliest Time, in July 2023.