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Clairo

Claire Elizabeth Cottrill (born August 18, 1998), known professionally as Clairo, is an American singer-songwriter. Clairo began posting music on the internet at age 13 but rose to prominence following her viral video for her lo-fi single "Pretty Girl" in 2017. She then signed a recording contract with Fader Label and released her debut EP Diary 001 (2018). Her debut studio album, Immunity (2019), includes the singles "Bags" and "Sofia", the latter of which was her first single to chart on the Billboard Hot 100. Cottrill's second studio album, Sling (2021) debuted in the top 20 of the US Billboard 200. Her third studio album, Charm (2024), was self-released and received a 2025 Grammy nomination for Best Alternative Music Album.

Infobox

Also known as
DJ Baby Benz
Born
Claire Elizabeth Cottrill (1998-08-18) August 18, 1998 Atlanta, Georgia, U .
Origin
Carlisle, Massachusetts, U
Genres
Bedroom pop lo-fi indie pop indie rock alternative pop soft rock
Occupation
Singer-songwriter
Instruments
Vocals guitar keyboards
Years active
2012–present
Labels
Fader Republic Atlantic
Website
clairo

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

References

  1. "Clairo Biography, Songs, & Albums"
    https://www.allmusic.com/artist/clairo-mn0003716129/biography
  2. The New York Times
    https://www.nytimes.com/2018/05/23/arts/music/clairo-pretty-girl-diary-001.html
  3. "Geoff Cottrill on LinkedIn: Rob Stone, Co-Founder of Cornerstone Agency and the Fader Magazine, Dies… | 42 comments"
    https://www.linkedin.com/posts/geoffreycottrill_rob-stone-co-founder-of-cornerstone-agency-activity-7212408557164470272-PZct
  4. Billboard
    https://www.billboard.com/music/pop/clairo-immunity-debut-album-up-next-interview-8517923/
  5. Billboard
    https://www.billboard.com/pro/clairo-scores-first-career-billboard-hot-100-hit-with-sofia/
  6. Pitchfork
    https://pitchfork.com/news/grammy-nominations-2025-see-the-full-list-here/
  7. American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers
    https://www.ascap.com/ace/#/ace/writer/886249388/COTTRILL%20CLAIRE%20E
  8. iHeartRadio
    https://www.iheart.com/content/2022-03-01-iheartradio-music-awards-best-new-alternative-artists-meet-the-nominees/
  9. Paper
    https://www.papermag.com/khalid-clairo-elmo-birthday-surprise-2639879428.html
  10. The Raider Times
    https://raidertimes.com/arts-entertainment/2019/11/28/clairo-conquers-boston-at-end-of-immunity-tour/
  11. NME
    https://www.nme.com/big-reads/big-read-clairo-interview-2019-2534565
  12. Sportskeeda
    https://www.sportskeeda.com/us/music/news-who-clairo-s-parents-all-breakout-star-nepo-baby-claim-emerges-tiktok
  13. Mace and Crown
    https://maceandcrown.com/2066/arts-entertainment/clairo-im-sorry/
  14. Flaunt
    https://www.flaunt.com/blog/clairo
  15. The Face
    https://theface.com/music/clairo-charm-vol-4-issue-22-interview-jack-antonoff
  16. The Patriot Ledger
    https://www.patriotledger.com/story/entertainment/2024/12/04/clairo-forbes-30-under-30/76759408007/
  17. Worcester Magazine
    https://www.worcestermag.com/story/entertainment/music/2024/08/13/tiktok-joke-comes-true-as-indie-pop-singer-films-video-at-white-eagle/74728203007/
  18. Pitchfork
    https://pitchfork.com/features/rising/meet-clairo-the-youtube-star-turning-teenage-awkwardness-into-viral-gold/
  19. Newhouse School of Public Communications
    https://www.thenewshouse.com/entertainment/music/clairos-syracuse-year-was-a-time-of-mutual-inspiration/
  20. Rookie
    https://www.rookiemag.com/2015/05/claire-cottrill-sweet-17/
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