Born May 28, 1985 in the sun-drenched streets of Malibu, California, Colbie grew up with music in her blood. Her pops, Ken Caillat, co-produced Fleetwood Mac’s Rumours — one of the most iconic albums ever. So yeah, she had vinyl records and studio sessions in her life before she even knew how to hold a mic.
Colbie wasn’t out here trying to be the next pop princess. Nah, she was chill — beach girl with a notebook, a guitar, and that golden voice. She was inspired by Lauryn Hill (yes, Sister Act 2 Lauryn) and started singing her own truths. No glitter, no gimmicks — just heart.
Then came MySpace — and that’s where she blew up without a label, a deal, or even a manager. Her song “Bubbly” was the one. That track had folks feeling butterflies from coast to coast. Soft vocals, warm guitar, a smile in every note. It was like someone bottled sunshine and poured it into a song. By 2007, she dropped her debut album Coco, and it went double Platinum. “Bubbly,” “Realize,” “The Little Things” — that whole record was vibe city.
Colbie didn’t stop there. She teamed up with Jason Mraz for “Lucky”, a love duet that hit like a charm. That song won ‘em a GRAMMY. And let’s not forget, she helped out on Taylor Swift’s Fearless — that album won Album of the Year. Girl was out here quietly stacking trophies while staying true to her mellow roots.
Then came Breakthrough in 2009 — and yep, she hit #1 on Billboard with it. Songs like “Fallin’ For You” and “I Never Told You” proved she wasn’t just a one-album wonder. She had depth. Soul. Consistency. Even as the music world shifted toward EDM and hype tracks, Colbie kept her cool — acoustic, honest, refreshing.
By 2014, she dropped Try — a track that stood out for its message about self-love and not needing makeup or approval. In a world full of filters, Colbie told folks to show their real face. And the people heard her.
Later on, she switched gears and went country for a bit. She formed a group called Gone West in 2018, bringing those Nashville vibes with her California soul. They dropped an album, Canyons, in 2020 — but soon after, the band called it quits. No drama, just life moving on.
In 2023, she went solo again with a country-tinged record called Along the Way. It’s a little older, a little wiser — songs full of reflection, heartbreak, and hope. It’s Colbie grown-up, but still grounded. Still her.
Outside of music, she’s an animal lover, a mental health advocate, and just an all-around kind soul. She’s never chased clout — she’s chased
