Vanessa Carlton is part of what was considered as "anti-Britney" movement which is taking the pop-rock route compared to other female singers then who are into dance pop and sexy styles a la Britney Spears. Her first single has been "A Thousand Miles" a pop rock tune with focus on piano. The song became a global hit reaching number 5 in Billboard Hot 100, while peaking at number 6 in UK Singles chart.