Corinne Bailey Rae

Corinne Bailey Rae, a Grammy Award-winning singer and songwriter, was recognized as the number-one predicted breakthrough act of 2006 in the BBC’s annual Sound of 2006 poll. Her debut album, ‘Corinne Bailey Rae,’ released in February 2006, achieved immediate success, becoming the fourth female British act to have her first album debut at number one. The album has since sold over four million copies globally. In 2006, she secured two MOBO Awards for ‘Best UK Newcomer’ and ‘Best UK Female.’ She went on to earn three Grammy Award nominations and three Brit Award nominations in 2007, and in 2008, she received a Grammy Award for Album of the Year for her collaboration on Herbie Hancock’s ‘River: The Joni Letters.’ Following this success, Bailey Rae released her second album, ‘The Sea,’ on January 26, 2010, which subsequently earned her a nomination for the 2010 Mercury Prize for Album of the Year.

Beyond her musical endeavors, Bailey Rae is a special ambassador for charitable organizations including Cord and Pump Aid, contributing to peacebuilding and water and sanitation initiatives. Her enduring influence as a Grammy Award-winning singer and songwriter continues to make her a compelling voice for various brand collaborations and global initiatives.