Why Colbie Caillat turned her back on music after topping the charts with her single Bubbly

She rose to fame after her single Bubbly topped the charts in Australia back in 2007. 

And on Thursday, Colbie Caillat revealed why she turned her back on her solo career in 2018.   

Appearing on Today Extra, the 35-year-old explained that she recently took some time to ‘re-evaluate’ what is important to her. 

‘Right now, I’ve just been really taking time to re-evaluate and reset and learn new things and do things that are important for me,’ she explained. 

However, the American singer said she is ready to start writing her own music again. 

‘I am just now starting to get re-inspired to start writing again and get in the studio which I will be doing this Fall. 

‘I have no plans, no ideas really, it’s just something that I’m excited to get back into,’ she added.   

After stepping away from her solo career, Colbie joined country pop band Gone West alongside her then fiancée Justin Young. 

However, the band split up in August this year, following the break up of Justin and Colbie in April. 

The Gone West bandmates announced the amicable ending of their relationship on Instagram, telling fans that they’re still ‘best friends’ and will continue to make music together.

‘This is difficult for us to share, but we want to be honest with you all,’ Colbie wrote. ‘After 10 wonderful years, Justin and I have ended our relationship.

She went on to say: We started out as best friends and we will continue to be best friends. And we will continue to work and make music together, as we always have.’

‘It will be hard, but often times the hard choice is the right choice and the path that will allow each of us to move forward and to grow.’  

The pair announced their engagement back in 2015.