Alessia Cara

Alessia Cara (born July 11, 1996) is a Canadian singer-songwriter. She rose to fame in 2015 with her debut single, "Here", which reached number five on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. Her debut album, Know-It-All, was released in the same year and was a commercial success, reaching number eight on the US Billboard 200 chart. Cara has since released two more albums, The Pains of Growing (2018) and In the Meantime (2021).

Cara was born in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. She is of Italian descent. She began her music career by posting covers of songs on YouTube at the age of 13. In 2014, she was signed to EP Entertainment and Def Jam Recordings. Her debut single, "Here", was released in April 2015 and was a sleeper hit, reaching number five on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. Her debut album, Know-It-All, was released in June 2015 and was a commercial success, reaching number eight on the US Billboard 200 chart. The album was certified triple platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).

Cara has won several awards, including the Grammy Award for Best New Artist in 2016, the Juno Award for Artist of the Year in 2017, and the MTV Video Music Award for Best Video with a Message for "Scars to Your Beautiful" in 2016. She has also been nominated for several other awards, including the Brit Award for International Female Solo Artist in 2017.

Cara is known for her honest and relatable lyrics, which often deal with themes of anxiety, depression, and self-acceptance. She is also a vocal advocate for mental health awareness. In 2015, she launched the We Need to Talk campaign, which aims to raise awareness of mental health issues among young people.

Alessia Cara is a talented and successful singer-songwriter who has made a significant impact on the music industry. She is a role model for young people and an advocate for mental health awareness. She is sure to continue to be a successful artist for many years to come.