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Colbie Caillat Net Worth

$11 Million

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May 28, 1985 (39 years old)

Malibu

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5 ft 8 in (1.74 m)

United States of America

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What Is Colbie Caillat's Net Worth?

Colbie Caillat is an American singer-songwriter with a net worth of $11 million. She has garnered significant acclaim, winning two Grammy Awards. Her discography includes albums like "Coco" (2007), "Breakthrough" (2009), "All of You" (2011), "Christmas in the Sand" (2012), "Gypsy Heart" (2014), and "The Malibu Sessions" (2016). "Coco" achieved 2× Platinum status in the U.S. and reached #5 on the "Billboard" 200 chart. She is renowned for singles like "Bubbly," "Fallin' for You," "Lucky" (with Jason Mraz), "Brighter Than the Sun," and "Try." Additionally, she co-wrote and performed the Grammy-nominated song "Breathe" with Taylor Swift. Colbie has also collaborated with Schiller, Justin Young, and Trace Adkins. In 2011, she portrayed singer Lesley Gore in NBC's "The Playboy Club" and served as a guest mentor on "Majors & Minors."

Early Life

Colbie Marie Caillat was born on May28, 1985, in Malibu, California. Her father, Ken Caillat, is a Grammy-winning record producer, known for his work on Fleetwood Mac's "Rumours" album. Ken co-produced Colbie's first four albums and encouraged her musical pursuits from a young age. Colbie was nicknamed "Coco" as an infant and grew up in Newbury Park, California. She started with piano lessons but later focused on singing after being inspired by Lauryn Hill in the 1993 film "Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit." She made her on-stage debut in a school talent show in sixth grade. Producer Mikal Blue later hired her to perform at fashion shows. By 19, Colbie had learned to play the acoustic guitar and recorded her first song with Blue's assistance. Despite being rejected twice on "American Idol," her popular MySpace profile led her to become the top unsigned singer in her genre for four months straight.

Career

In July 2007, Caillat released her debut album "Coco" under Universal Republic, which reached #5 on the "Billboard" 200 chart and #1 on the "Billboard" Top Rock and Top Alternative Albums charts. The album was certified 2× Platinum in the U.S. and Gold in various other countries. Its single, "Bubbly," was a massive hit, reaching #5 on the "Billboard" Hot 100 and topping charts in multiple countries. The song was certified 6× Platinum in Australia, Platinum in the U.S. and Denmark, and Gold in several other countries. The album also featured the Platinum-certified single "Realize." Colbie's Christmas song "Mistletoe" and her support track for American athletes "Somethin' Special (Beijing Olympic Mix)" gained significant attention as well.

In January 2009, Caillat released the single "Lucky," a duet with Jason Mraz that won a Grammy. Her second album, "Breakthrough" (2009), topped the "Billboard" 200 chart. The album includes hits like "Fallin' for You" and "I Never Told You." Her third album, "All of You," reached top 10 charts in multiple countries, with singles like "I Do" and "Brighter Than the Sun" achieving Gold and Platinum status in the U.S. She released the holiday album "Christmas in the Sand" in 2012 and collaborated with Gavin DeGraw on the Grammy-nominated song "We Both Know." "Gypsy Heart" (2014) featured the hit "Try," certified Platinum in the U.S. and Sweden. In 2016, she started PlummyLou Records and released "The Malibu Sessions." She formed the band Gone West in 2018, which released "Canyons" in 2020.

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Personal Life

Colbie began dating fellow singer Justin Young in 2009. The couple got engaged in May 2015 but split in April 2020. They formed the band Gone West together in 2018. In May 2010, Caillat posed nude for "Allure" magazine alongside celebrities like Regina Hall and Jessica Capshaw.

Colbie is active in supporting various charities like MusiCares, the Humane Society, Wish Upon A Hero, and Farm Sanctuary.

Awards and Nominations

Colbie has won five Grammy nominations, securing two wins: Album of the Year for Taylor Swift's "Fearless" and Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals for "Lucky" with Jason Mraz. She also received a nomination for Best Pop Vocal Album for "Breakthrough," Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals for "Breathe" with Taylor Swift, and Best Song Written for Visual Media for "We Both Know" with Gavin DeGraw. Colbie was named Rising Star at the 2008 "Billboard" Music Awards and has won BMI Pop Awards for various categories.

Real Estate

In August 2014, Caillat sold her Westlake Village home for $1.6 million and purchased an 8,400 square foot home in Hidden Hills for $6.1 million. She sold the property for $6.2 million in April 2015.