Vanessa Carlton

Vanessa Carlton (born August 16, 1980) is an American singer-songwriter and pianist, best known for the 2002 hit "A Thousand Miles" and albums such as Be Not Nobody and Rabbits On The Run.

Debut album Be Not Nobody (2002) featured the hit single "A Thousand Miles." Review coverage notes that Rabbits On The Run was written primarily by Carlton and was presented as a more independent, self-directed record.

Two DeBaser reviews contrast Vanessa Carlton's breakout pop debut with a later, more independent record. Reviewers note commercial pigeonholing after the hit "A Thousand Miles" but praise Rabbits On The Run as a creative liberation. The coverage highlights piano-led songwriting, melodic pop, and a shift toward artistic control.

For:Fans of piano-led pop, singer-songwriter listeners, and readers of album criticism.