Insider is reminiscing about the past 10 years of musical greats with a series of opinion essays dedicated to the artists who inspired fans around the world. Here, reporter Libby Torres explains why she believes Carly Rae Jepsen is the greatest artist of the decade.

While most people know Carly Rae Jepsen as the singer behind the viral 2011 hit "Call Me Maybe," in recent years she's proved herself to be more complex than her initial career might suggest.

Her 2015 album "Emotion" was a radical departure from her previous work, and 2019's "Dedication" is a powerful testament to Carly's range and versatility.

In addition to crafting eminently listenable pop music, the singer is also making an impact as a beloved icon for the queer community.

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Insideris looking back on the last decade of musical greats with a series of opinion essays. Next up: Carly Rae Jepsen.

If you've ever been swept away by the stirring saxophone solo at the beginning of Carly Rae Jepsen's "Run Away With Me," you're likely familiar with the emotion and energy her music can inflict with just a single listen.

But most people tend to associate Jepsen with one song, and for good reason — "Call Me Maybe" became a total sensation after it was released in the summer of 2011.

Because of the recognition it got from famous fans upon its release, as well as its undeniably catchy chorus, the song quickly topped the charts, and made Jepsen a star (and a two-time Grammy nominee).

Even though Jepsen could have milked