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Corinne Bailey Rae

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Vocalist

The Resume

    (February 26, 1979- )
    Born in Leeds, West Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
    Recorded 'Put Your Records On,' 'Like A Star' and 'Trouble Sleeping'

Why she might be annoying:

    As a teenager, she tried to start an indie-rock-like band called 'Helen.'
    She sounded pretentious in an interview by claiming she didn't want to sound pretentious.
    She said it was her record label's job, not hers, to worry about selling records.
    She started off by singing evangelical worship songs in church.

Why she might not be annoying:

    She dealt with racist comments during her youth due to her mixed heritage.
    She is a classically trained violinist.
    She attended Leeds University.
    She was nominated for several Grammy Awards, including Best New Artist (2007).
    She raises awareness for several important social causes.
    Her music features elements of classic jazz.
    Her husband (and saxophonist), Jason Rae (age 31), was found dead in their apartment (March 23, 2008).

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Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 19 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 24 Votes: 54.17% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 15 Votes: 53.33% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 4 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 4 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 6 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 21 Votes: 52.38% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 18 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 18 Votes: 16.67% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 20 Votes: 45.00% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 33 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 46 Votes: 47.83% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 179 Votes: 37.43% Annoying