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Clairo

Claire Elizabeth Cottrill (born August 18, 1998), known professionally as Clairo, is an American singer-songwriter. She began posting music on the internet at age 13. Clairo rose to prominence following the viral success of the music video for her lo-fi single "Pretty Girl" in 2017. She signed a record deal, releasing her debut EP Diary 001 (2018) with Fader Label. Her debut studio album, Immunity (2019), spawned the singles "Bags" and "Sofia", the latter of which became her first single to chart on the Billboard Hot 100. Cottrill's second studio album, Sling, was released in 2021 to commercial success, debuting in the top 20 of the US Billboard 200. Her third studio album, Charm, was self-released on July 12, 2024, and received a Grammy nomination for Best Alternative Music Album.

Infobox

Also known as
DJ Baby Benz
Born
Claire Elizabeth Cottrill (1998-08-18) August 18, 1998 (age 27)Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
Origin
Carlisle, Massachusetts, U.S
Genres
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Occupation
Singer-songwriter
Instruments
Vocals guitar keyboards
Years active
2012–present
Labels
FaderRepublicAtlantic
Website
clairo.com
Partner
Camdin Caulfield (2025–present)[citation needed]

Tables

Name of the award ceremony, year presented, nominee(s) of the award, award category, and the result of the nomination · Awards and nominations
2019
Artist of the Year
Role(s)
Clairo
Notes
Nominated
Pop Artist of the Year
Role(s)
Won
Album of the Year
Role(s)
Immunity
Notes
Won
Song of the Year
Role(s)
"Bags"
Notes
Nominated
Grammy Awards
Role(s)
2025
Notes
Best Alternative Music Album
iHeartRadio Music Awards
Role(s)
2022
Notes
Best New Alternative Artist
NME Awards
Role(s)
2020
Notes
Best Song in the World
Best New Act in the World
Role(s)
Clairo
Notes
Won
UK Music Video Awards
Role(s)
2025
Notes
Best Alternative Video – International
Award ceremony
Year
Category
Nominee(s)/work(s)
Result
Ref.
BBC Radio 1
2019
Hottest Record of the Year
"Bags"
5th
Boston Music Awards
2018
Artist of the Year
Clairo
Nominated
Pop Artist of the Year
Won
Album/EP of the Year
Diary 001
Nominated
2019
Artist of the Year
Clairo
Nominated
Pop Artist of the Year
Won
Album of the Year
Immunity
Won
Song of the Year
"Bags"
Nominated
Grammy Awards
2025
Best Alternative Music Album
Charm
Nominated
iHeartRadio Music Awards
2022
Best New Alternative Artist
Clairo
Nominated
NME Awards
2020
Best Song in the World
"Bags"
Nominated
Best New Act in the World
Clairo
Won
UK Music Video Awards
2025
Best Alternative Video – International
"Juna"
Nominated

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  47. NME
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  48. Consequence
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