Carlton has released a total of six studio albums, including _Heroes & Thieves_ (2004), _Harmonium_ (2004), _Heroes & Thieves_ (2007), _Rabbits on the Run_ (2011), and _Liberman_ (2015). Her music is characterized by its lyrical complexity and emotional depth, as well as her distinctive piano-driven sound.
Carlton has toured extensively throughout her career, both as a solo artist and as an opening act for other musicians, such as John Mayer, Counting Crows, and Maroon 5. She has also appeared on numerous television shows and in films, such as _The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants_ (2005) and _The Last Song_ (2010).
In addition to her music career, Carlton is also an active philanthropist and has worked with various charitable organizations, including the Save the Children Foundation, the National Eating Disorders Association, and the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN).
Here is a timeline of Vanessa Carlton's life and career:
* 1980: Vanessa Carlton is born in Milford, Pennsylvania.
* 2002: Carlton releases her debut album, _Be Not Nobody_, which is certified triple-platinum by the RIAA.
* 2004: Carlton releases her second album, _Heroes & Thieves_.
* 2007: Carlton releases her third album, _Harmonium_.
* 2011: Carlton releases her fourth album, _Rabbits on the Run_.
* 2015: Carlton releases her fifth album, _Liberman_.
* 2016: Carlton marries musician John McCauley.
* 2018: Carlton gives birth to her first child, a daughter.
Carlton continues to tour and release music, and she remains an influential figure in the music industry.