Claim: Bareilles is known for her strong mezzo-soprano vocal range and often compared to artists such as Regina Spektor, Fiona Apple and Billy Joel, due to her vocal ability and incorporation of piano into her music.
Evidence: Sara Beth Bareilles (/bəˈrɛlɪs/, bə-RELL-iss; born December 7, 1979) is an American singer-songwriter, actress, author, and producer. She is often compared to artists such as Regina Spektor, Fiona Apple and Billy Joel, due to her vocal ability and incorporation of piano into her music. Bareilles is known for her strong mezzo-soprano vocal range.