We’re Obsessing Over Our New Indie-Pop Queen and #WCW, Cailee Rae!
You know that feeling when you stumble upon an up-and-coming musician, fall hugely in love and find yourself wanting to share your passion for them and their songs to the world?
Well, we've just experienced that magical sensation with 16-year-old singer-songwriter, Cailee Rae. From her captivating covers, to her original pieces, we're inspired and enchanted by all of it.
This week we dedicate our Woman Crush to Cailee – the rising indie-pop star we're sure you'll be adding to your playlists immediately!
(Photo Credit: Brandon Woelfel)
Full Name: Cailee Rae Betrus
Hometown: St. Louis, Missouri
Birthday: March 2, 2000
Zodiac Sign: Pisces
Nickname: Cookie ????
Favorite Candy: Mambas
Fan Army Nickname: Cae Baes
Instagram or Snapchat?: Instagram
Fun Facts:
1. Cailee made it to where she is today just by posting videos on Instagram and YouTube. How cool is it that she uses social media as a platform to inspire?!
2. Some of Cailee's biggest musical inspirations are Sam Smith, Ed Sheeran, Kelly Clarkson and Shawn Mendes. We heart them too, Cailee!
3. Just two weeks ago, Cailee premiered the uh-mazing music video for her single "Anchor." It's a total empowerment song about not letting anything or anyone hold you back. Cailee came up with the video concept herself – whoa!
4. Cailee writes her own music and draws ideas from everything around her. She has said that she loves watching people at the airport and visualizing their life stories. It's a totally rad pastime, tbh.
5. Cailee is the queen of covering pop songs. One of her most powerful covers is "Life of the Party," by Shawn Mendes. Be prepared for major goosebumps as you take a listen:
6. She has a new EP coming out June 17, called Overthinking. Just from the sound of the title, we predict we're going to relate to the songs on a deep level. We seriously cannot wait! ????
Need more musical inspo? Check out five new songs that we currently have on replay HERE.