Sara Bareilles is a successful American singer, songwriter, musician, and actress. She has achieved significant commercial success, selling millions of albums and singles in the US. Her talent has garnered critical acclaim, including Grammy Awards, and nominations for Emmy and Tony Awards. VH1 recognized her influence and impact by including her in their list of the Top 100 Greatest Women in Music.
December 7, 1979: Sara Bareilles is born
Sara Beth Bareilles was born on December 7, 1979.
1998: High School Graduation
Sara Bareilles graduated from Eureka High School in 1998.
2002: College Graduation and Local Performances
After graduating from UCLA in 2002, Bareilles began performing at local bars and clubs.
2003: Demo Releases
Sara Bareilles released two demos, "The First One" and "The Summer Sessions," in 2003.
January 2004: Careful Confessions Released
Sara Bareilles self-published her first studio album, "Careful Confessions," in January 2004.
2004: Best of College a Cappella
Bareilles's group's rendition of "Gravity" was featured on the "Best of College a Cappella 2004" compilation CD.
April 15, 2005: Signs with Epic Records
Bareilles signed a contract with Epic Records on April 15, 2005.
2005: Opening for Marc Broussard
In 2005, Bareilles opened for Marc Broussard in Charlottesville, Virginia.
2006: Songwriting and Composition
Bareilles spent much of 2006 writing and composing songs for her upcoming album.
2006: Opening Act and Film Feature
In 2006, Bareilles opened for Marc Broussard's "Carencro" tour, and her song "Gravity" was featured in the film "Loving Annabelle."
June 2007: "Love Song" Featured on iTunes
In June 2007, iTunes featured Bareilles's single "Love Song" as the free single of the week.
July 2007: Little Voice Chart Success
In July 2007, "Little Voice" achieved chart success, reaching No. 1 on the iTunes most downloaded albums list and debuting at No. 45 on the Billboard 200.
December 27, 2007: "Love Song" Enters Billboard Top 10
"Love Song" entered the top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 on December 27, 2007.
2007: Waitress Film Release
The film "Waitress" was released in 2007.
2007: Touring with Various Artists
Throughout 2007, Bareilles toured as an opening act for Aqualung, Mika, Maroon 5, Paolo Nutini, and James Blunt.
2007: Little Voice Released
Sara Bareilles' second studio album and major label debut, "Little Voice," was released in 2007.
January 17, 2008: Performance on The Tonight Show
Bareilles performed "Love Song" on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno on January 17, 2008.
February 21, 2008: Performance on Today Show
Bareilles performed "Love Song" on the Today show on February 21, 2008.
July 9, 2008: MTV Artist of the Week and Tonight Show Appearance
Bareilles was named MTV artist of the week and appeared on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno on July 9, 2008.
August 26, 2008: Tour with Counting Crows and Maroon 5 Concludes
Bareilles' tour with Counting Crows and Maroon 5 concluded on August 26, 2008.
October 28, 2008: Between the Lines Released
Bareilles released "Between the Lines: Sara Bareilles Live at the Fillmore" on DVD and CD on October 28, 2008.
December 9, 2008: Tonight Show Appearance with Ingrid Michaelson
Bareilles appeared on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno alongside Ingrid Michaelson on December 9, 2008.
December 2008: "Winter Song" Release
In December 2008, Sara Bareilles and Ingrid Michaelson released their single "Winter Song".
December 19, 2008: Hometown Concert
Bareilles concluded her tour in her hometown of Eureka, California, with a performance at the Arkley Center for the Performing Arts on December 19, 2008.
July 14, 2009: "Come Home" Release
On July 14, 2009, Sara Bareilles and OneRepublic released their duet "Come Home" on iTunes.
2009: The Gravity Tour
Bareilles embarked on her second headlining tour, the Gravity Tour, in 2009.
2009: Writer's Block and Collaboration
In the summer of 2009, after achieving stardom, Sara Bareilles faced writer's block while working on her next album. She collaborated with several artists like Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson, members of Weezer, and Pharrell Williams. Neal Avron was chosen to produce the album titled "Kaleidoscope Heart", which was recorded in Los Angeles.
May 2010: "King of Anything" Airplay and Release
In May 2010, the first single from "Kaleidoscope Heart", "King of Anything", began playing on US radio and was later released commercially in June.
July 2010: Webisodes and VH1 Feature
In July 2010, Sara Bareilles released webisodes showcasing the creation of songs from "Kaleidoscope Heart". She was also VH1's Posted Artist of the Month.
August 2010: "King of Anything" UK Airplay
"King of Anything" first played on UK radio in August 2010 on Radio Maldwyn.
September 7, 2010: "Kaleidoscope Heart" Release and Chart Success
"Kaleidoscope Heart" was released on September 7, 2010, debuting at number 1 in the US.
December 2010: The Sing-Off Appearance
In December 2010, Sara Bareilles appeared on The Sing-Off finale.
December 2010: "Kaleidoscope Heart" Tour
Sara Bareilles toured from September to December 2010 supporting "Kaleidoscope Heart".
2010: "An Ode to Jersey Shore"
Bareilles recorded and posted "An Ode to Jersey Shore" online in 2010.
2010: Little Voice Certified Platinum
"Little Voice" was certified platinum by the RIAA in 2010, peaking at No. 7 on the Billboard 200 and No. 9 in the UK Top 40.
March 26, 2011: Performance with Seth MacFarlane
On March 26, 2011, Sara Bareilles performed "Love Won't Let You Get Away" with Seth MacFarlane at Club Nokia.
April 2011: "Uncharted" Tour
In April 2011, she began a smaller tour with Elizabeth & the Catapult and Ximena Sariñana to promote "Uncharted".
April 23, 2011: Tour Conclusion
On April 23, 2011, Bareilles's headlining tour in support of "Uncharted" ended in Memphis, Tennessee.
August 13, 2011: Indiana State Fair Stage Collapse
On August 13, 2011, after Bareilles's performance at the Indiana State Fair, the stage collapsed during Sugarland's set, resulting in fatalities and injuries. Bareilles was unharmed.
December 2011: "Winter Song" Charts in Ireland
In December 2011, "Winter Song" reached number 2 on the Irish Singles Chart.
December 2011: The Sing-Off Judge and Performance
In December 2011, Sara Bareilles became a judge on The Sing-Off and performed "Baby, It's Cold Outside" with Ben Folds.
2011: Collaboration with Maroon 5
In 2011, Sara Bareilles provided vocals for Maroon 5's song "Out of Goodbyes".
2011: New EP, Documentary, and Collaborations
After joining "The Sing-Off", Bareilles announced a new EP produced by Ben Folds and collaborated with Greg Laswell and Jon McLaughlin. She also planned to release "A Trace of Sun", a documentary about her volunteer work in Japan after the earthquake.
January 2012: "Summer is Over" Release with Jon McLaughlin
In January 2012, Jon McLaughlin released "Summer is Over" featuring Sara Bareilles on his album Promising Promises.
April 21, 2012: "Stay" Release
On April 21, 2012, "Stay", the first single from her EP "Once Upon Another Time", was released on vinyl for Record Store Day.
September 10, 2012: New Album and "Only Shadows"
On September 10, 2012, Bareilles revealed she was working on a new album in New York and premiered a new song, "Only Shadows".
October 25, 2012: Book Announcement
On October 25, 2012, Simon & Schuster announced they would publish a book written by Sara Bareilles.
2012: Once Upon Another Time EP Release
In 2012, Sara Bareilles released the EP Once Upon Another Time, produced by Ben Folds.
2012: VH1 Honors Sara Bareilles
In 2012, Sara Bareilles was recognized as one of the Top 100 Greatest Women in Music by VH1.
January 2013: Collaboration with Straight No Chaser
In January 2013, Bareilles collaborated with Straight No Chaser on "I Want You Back".
February 2013: Album Teasers Begin
Bareilles started teasing her new album in February 2013 through online videos.
March 27, 2013: Tour Announcement
On March 27, 2013, Bareilles announced an 18-city tour.
April 17, 2013: "Brave" Lyric Video Release
A lyric video for "Brave" was released on April 17, 2013.
June 2013: Bareilles to Score Waitress
In June 2013, it was reported that Sara Bareilles would score the musical adaptation of the 2007 film "Waitress."
July 16, 2013: "The Blessed Unrest" Release
"The Blessed Unrest" was released on July 16, 2013.
September 2013: "Bounty Killer" Soundtrack
In September 2013, Bareilles performed two songs for the film "Bounty Killer".
October 2013: Viral "Brave" Video
In October 2013, a video of hospital staff and patients dancing and singing to "Brave" went viral.
October 22, 2013: "Brave Enough: Live at the Variety Playhouse" Release
The live album "Brave Enough: Live at the Variety Playhouse" was released on October 22, 2013.
October 31, 2013: Bareilles Surprises "Brave" Video Creators
On October 31, 2013, Bareilles surprised the creators of a viral video featuring cancer patients singing to "Brave" during a live interview.
2013: Breakup with Javier Dunn
Sara Bareilles ended her relationship with Javier Dunn in 2013.
2013: Solo Tour and New Band
In 2013, Sara Bareilles parted ways with her band and went on a solo tour called Brave Enough before forming a new band.
January 26, 2014: Grammy Performance with Carole King
Bareilles performed with Carole King at the 56th Annual Grammy Awards on January 26, 2014.
April 28, 2014: Performance with Elton John
Bareilles performed with Elton John at a Breast Cancer Research Foundation fundraiser on April 28, 2014.
July 10, 2014: The Little Black Dress Summer Tour Begins
Bareilles's Little Black Dress Summer Tour began on July 10, 2014.
August 14, 2014: The Little Black Dress Summer Tour Ends
Bareilles's Little Black Dress Summer Tour concluded on August 14, 2014.
August 25, 2014: In Memoriam Performance
On August 25, 2014, Sara Bareilles sang "Smile" during the In Memoriam segment of the 66th Primetime Emmy Awards.
September 30, 2014: Holiday for Swing Release
On September 30, 2014, Seth MacFarlane released Holiday for Swing, featuring Sara Bareilles on "Baby, It's Cold Outside".
2014: Initial Book Release Planned
Sara Bareilles' book was tentatively set for release in 2014.
March 2015: Book Completion
Sara Bareilles finished writing her book in March 2015.
April 2015: Work Begins on What's Inside
Sara Bareilles began working on her fifth studio album, "What's Inside: Songs from Waitress," in April 2015.
April 2015: Book Title Announcement
The title of Sara Bareilles' book, "Sounds Like Me: My Life (So Far) in Song," was announced in April 2015.
April 28, 2015: "Mango Tree" Release with Zac Brown Band
On April 28, 2015, the Zac Brown Band released "Mango Tree" featuring Sara Bareilles on their album Jekyll + Hyde.
June 2015: What's Inside Album Details Confirmed
In June 2015, Sara Bareilles confirmed details about "What's Inside" during a Google Hangouts Q&A.
June 27, 2015: "She Used to Be Mine" Performance
On June 27, 2015, Sara Bareilles and Nadia DiGiallonardo performed "She Used to Be Mine" on A Prairie Home Companion.
August 2015: Meeting Joe Tippett
In August 2015, Sara Bareilles met actor Joe Tippett during a tryout for Waitress.
August 20, 2015: Waitress Premiere at ART
On August 20, 2015, the musical "Waitress," scored by Sara Bareilles, premiered at the American Repertory Theater (ART).
October 6, 2015: Sounds Like Me Release
Sara Bareilles' book, "Sounds Like Me: My Life (So Far) in Song," was released on October 6, 2015.
November 6, 2015: What's Inside Release
Sara Bareilles' album "What's Inside: Songs from Waitress" was released on November 6, 2015.
2015: Waitress Debut and Album Release
Sara Bareilles made her Broadway debut with the musical "Waitress," for which she composed the music and lyrics, in 2015. She also released the album "What's Inside: Songs from Waitress" in the same year.
2015: Sounds Like Me Book Release
In 2015, Sara Bareilles released her book, Sounds Like Me: My Life (So Far) In Song, with a foreword by Ben Folds.
June 2016: The Little Mermaid Performance
In June 2016, Sara Bareilles played Ariel in a live presentation of Disney's "The Little Mermaid" at the Hollywood Bowl.
2016: Work on SpongeBob SquarePants and Into the Woods
In 2016, Bareilles worked on Broadway productions of "SpongeBob SquarePants" and a revival of "Into the Woods."
February 2017: Oscars Performance
Sara Bareilles performed "Both Sides, Now" at the 89th Academy Awards in February 2017.
March 31, 2017: Waitress Broadway Debut
On March 31, 2017, Sara Bareilles debuted as Jenna Hunterson in "Waitress" on Broadway.
2017: "If I Dare" Co-Write and Performance
In 2017, Sara Bareilles co-wrote and performed "If I Dare" for the movie "Battle of the Sexes."
2017: New Album Announcement
In early 2017, Sara Bareilles announced she was working on a new album.
January 2018: Return to Waitress
Sara Bareilles returned to the role of Jenna in "Waitress" in January 2018, co-starring with Jason Mraz for two weeks.
January 2018: Kennedy Center Performance with Ben Folds
In January 2018, Sara Bareilles performed with Ben Folds and the National Symphony Orchestra at The Kennedy Center.
April 1, 2018: Jesus Christ Superstar Live
On April 1, 2018, Sara Bareilles portrayed Mary Magdalene in "Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert" on NBC.
June 10, 2018: 72nd Tony Awards Host
On June 10, 2018, Sara Bareilles co-hosted the 72nd Tony Awards with Josh Groban.
August 2018: Waitress West End Premiere Announced
In August 2018, it was announced that "Waitress" would premiere in London's West End in February 2019.
October 26, 2018: "Armor" Release and Album Pre-order
Sara Bareilles released "Armor," the first single from her new album, and opened pre-orders on October 26, 2018.
2018: Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert
Sara Bareilles portrayed Mary Magdalene in "Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert" in 2018.
January 2019: Return to Waitress
Sara Bareilles returned to the role of Jenna in "Waitress" in January 2019, opposite Gavin Creel.
February 13, 2019: Amidst the Chaos Title Announcement
On February 13, 2019, Sara Bareilles announced the title of her sixth album, "Amidst the Chaos."
February 2019: Waitress West End Premiere
"Waitress" premiered in London's West End in February 2019.
March 25, 2019: Little Voice Announcement
On March 25, 2019, Sara Bareilles announced the Apple TV+ series "Little Voice."
April 6, 2019: Amidst the Chaos Debut
"Amidst the Chaos" debuted at number six on the Billboard 200 on April 6, 2019.
May 10, 2019: "Shiny" Release
Sara Bareilles released "Shiny" for Mother's Day on May 10, 2019.
July 16, 2019: Waitress Broadway Closing Announced
On July 16, 2019, it was announced that "Waitress" would end its run on Broadway on January 5, 2020.
August 2019: Viral Video Reaches 1.6 Million Views
By August 2019, the viral video featuring "Brave" had reached over 1.6 million views on YouTube.
October 16, 2019: Hospital Visit and Performance
On October 16, 2019, Bareilles visited the University of Minnesota Amplatz Children's Hospital and sang "Brave" with the staff and patients.
2019: Waitress Transfers to West End
"Waitress" transferred to the West End in 2019, earning Bareilles Olivier Award nominations.
2019: Grammy Nomination
Sara Bareilles was nominated for a Grammy Award for her role in "Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert" in 2019.
January 5, 2020: Waitress Broadway Closing
On January 5, 2020, "Waitress" closed on Broadway.
January 27, 2020: West End Debut and Grammy Win
On January 27, 2020, Sara Bareilles made her West End debut in "Waitress" and won a Grammy for "Saint Honesty."
July 10, 2020: Little Voice Premiere
"Little Voice" premiered on Apple TV+ on July 10, 2020.
August 10, 2020: Girls5eva Casting Announcement
On August 10, 2020, Sara Bareilles was announced as the star of "Girls5eva."
September 4, 2020: More Love Release
Sara Bareilles released "More Love: Songs from Little Voice Season One" on September 4, 2020.
May 5, 2021: Waitress Revival Announcement
On May 5, 2021, it was announced that Sara Bareilles would reprise her role in "Waitress" on Broadway.
May 6, 2021: Girls5eva Release
The first season of "Girls5eva" was released on Peacock on May 6, 2021.
September 2, 2021: Waitress Revival Opening
The revival of "Waitress" opened on Broadway on September 2, 2021.
2021: Girls5eva Premieres
Bareilles began starring in the musical comedy series "Girls5eva" in 2021.
May 2022: Into the Woods Encores! and Broadway
In May 2022, Sara Bareilles starred in "Into the Woods" at New York City Center's Encores! and subsequently reprised the role on Broadway.
September 4, 2022: Into the Woods Broadway Run Ends
Sara Bareilles' run as the Baker's Wife in "Into the Woods" on Broadway ended on September 4, 2022.
May 14, 2023: "When You Wish Upon a Star" Release
On May 14, 2023, Sara Bareilles released her cover of "When You Wish Upon a Star" for Disney's 100th anniversary.
May 2023: Disney's 100th Anniversary Celebration
In May 2023, Sara Bareilles participated in Disney's 100th anniversary celebration.
October 27, 2023: Girls5eva Renewed for Season 3
On October 27, 2023, Netflix renewed Girls5eva, a show that Sara Bareilles stars in, for a third season.
2023: Waitress: The Musical Film Release
In late 2023, a live recorded version of Waitress: The Musical featuring and produced by Sara Bareilles was released in theaters and on streaming services.
2023: Engagement to Joe Tippett
Sara Bareilles and Joe Tippett announced their engagement on New Year's Day in 2023.