Caroline Baran (born May 10, 2001), known professionally as Kyra, was a contestant on season 21 of American Idol. Kyra is a first-generation Polish-American singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist (piano, bass, guitar, drums, flute), who has been performing since she was 3 years old. At the age of 14, Kaira was discovered. by Postmodern Jukebox and her "Nothing Else Matters" video with them has garnered over 9 million views to date. Her talents have allowed her to travel all over the world, including the 13th edition of America's Got Talent, American Idol, and Poland's largest festival, Top Of The Top Sopot. She was the first Polish-American to perform at one of the largest festivals in the United States, Lollapalooza. In between classes at the Los Angeles Institute of Musicians, Kyra created new music that is a return to her rock/pop roots. actress. As of 2024, she lives in Los Angeles, where she is working on her new music.