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Ingrid Michaelson is an American singer-songwriter, actress, and producer known for her unique voice and catchy pop songs. Born and raised in New York City, Michaelson began playing piano at a young age and eventually taught herself guitar. She started her career in music as an independent artist, self-releasing her debut album “Slow the Rain” in 2005.

Michaelson’s breakthrough moment came in 2007 when her song “The Way I Am” was featured in an Old Navy commercial. The track quickly gained popularity and landed her a record deal with Cabin 24 Records. Her second album, “Girls and Boys,” featuring “The Way I Am,” was released in 2008 and became a commercial success, peaking at number 63 on the Billboard 200 chart.

Since then, Michaelson has released several successful albums, including “Everybody” (2009), “Human Again” (2012), and “It Doesn’t Have to Make Sense” (2016). Her music has been featured in numerous films, TV shows, and commercials, including “Grey’s Anatomy,” “One Tree Hill,” and “The Office.”

In addition to her music career, Michaelson has also dabbled in acting, appearing in several TV shows and films. She played herself in the final season of “Scrubs” and had a recurring role on the HBO series “The Newsroom.” She also wrote the music and lyrics for the Broadway adaptation of “The Notebook.”

One of the milestones in Michaelson’s career was her collaboration with Sara Bareilles on the single “Winter Song,” which became a holiday classic. The two artists also co-headlined a tour in 2009, and Michaelson went on to collaborate with a number of other artists, including Jason Mraz, Chad King and Ian Axel of A Great Big World, and Zayn.