Haley Reinhart

Haley Reinhart is an American singer, songwriter, and actress from Wheeling, Illinois, recognized for her distinct vocal style and diverse musical collaborations. After placing third in the tenth season of American Idol in 2011, Haley Reinhart signed with Interscope Records, releasing her critically acclaimed debut album, ‘Listen Up!’, on May 22, 2012. The album garnered praise for its retro sound and genre fusion, leading her to become the first American Idol alumna to perform at Lollapalooza. Earlier in her career, Reinhart developed her versatile vocal style, characterized by its identifiable rasp, through studies in jazz and performances at international events including the Montreux Jazz Festival and Umbria Jazz Festival.

Her career continued to diversify with the release of ‘What’s That Sound?’ in 2017 through Concord Records, an album featuring 1960s classics and original songs. In 2018, Reinhart appeared as a featured vocalist on Jeff Goldblum’s debut album, ‘The Capitol Studios Sessions,’ and collaborated with EDM duo Vicetone on the single ‘Something Strange,’ which peaked at number 23 on Billboard’s Dance/Mix Show Airplay charts. Her fourth studio album, ‘Lo-Fi Soul,’ was released independently in 2019 and supported by a North American tour. In 2020, Reinhart made her live-action film debut in Robert Rodriguez’s ‘We Can Be Heroes.’ She followed this with the release of her EP ‘Off the Ground’ in 2022, which also led to a successful North American tour.

Her enduring impact in music was further underscored by the Platinum RIAA certification of her viral hit ‘Can’t Help Falling in Love’ in 2023, solidifying her status as a dynamic and multifaceted artist.