Christina Perri, born August 19, 1986 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United… Read Full Bio ↴Christina Perri, born August 19, 1986 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, is a singer-songwriter, guitarist, and pianist. She initially rose to fame with her 2010 debut single "Jar of Hearts," which charted in the top 20 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart after being used in the popular television show, "So You Think You Can Dance."
Perri grew up in Bensalem, Pennsylvania (a suburb of Philadelphia) with her older brother, Nick Perri, who formerly played guitar with Shinedown, among other artists. She attended Archbishop Ryan High School, and at age 16 taught herself how to play guitar by watching a videotape of Shannon Hoon from the group Blind Melon performing on VH1.
On her 21st birthday, Perri moved to Los Angeles. Later that year she got married and began to produce music videos. She divorced 18 months later and moved back to Philadelphia toward the end of 2009. During this time, she wrote her first song, "Jar of Hearts." She moved back to Los Angeles, where she spent her time waitressing at the Melrose Cafe during the day and recording music at night.
Perri's song "Jar of Hearts" was featured on "So You Think You Can Dance" during the June 30, 2010 broadcast. The song was featured in a performance by Billy Bell and Kathryn McCormick. Perri's friend Keltie Colleen passed the song to show choreographer Stacey Tookey, and later Perri and Colleen watched the performance in the audience. Following its exposure on the show, "Jar of Hearts" sold 48,000 digital copies, debuting on the Billboard Hot 100 at #63 and reaching #28 on Billboard's Hot Digital Songs. Within a month, it sold more than 100,000 copies. Then, her music video for "Jar of Hearts" landed on the VH1 top 20 music video countdown.
Shortly after, Perri made her debut on national day time and prime time television, performing the song live on the July 10, 2010 episode of "The Early Show" on CBS as well as the July 15, 2010 episode of "So You Think You Can Dance." Perri signed a deal with Atlantic Records in July 2010. Perri recorded a five-single EP named "The Ocean Way Sessions," recorded live and released in November 2010.
Perri's debut album is titled "Lovestrong" and was released on May 10, 2011. It followed the release of its lead single, "Arms."
Perri grew up in Bensalem, Pennsylvania (a suburb of Philadelphia) with her older brother, Nick Perri, who formerly played guitar with Shinedown, among other artists. She attended Archbishop Ryan High School, and at age 16 taught herself how to play guitar by watching a videotape of Shannon Hoon from the group Blind Melon performing on VH1.
On her 21st birthday, Perri moved to Los Angeles. Later that year she got married and began to produce music videos. She divorced 18 months later and moved back to Philadelphia toward the end of 2009. During this time, she wrote her first song, "Jar of Hearts." She moved back to Los Angeles, where she spent her time waitressing at the Melrose Cafe during the day and recording music at night.
Perri's song "Jar of Hearts" was featured on "So You Think You Can Dance" during the June 30, 2010 broadcast. The song was featured in a performance by Billy Bell and Kathryn McCormick. Perri's friend Keltie Colleen passed the song to show choreographer Stacey Tookey, and later Perri and Colleen watched the performance in the audience. Following its exposure on the show, "Jar of Hearts" sold 48,000 digital copies, debuting on the Billboard Hot 100 at #63 and reaching #28 on Billboard's Hot Digital Songs. Within a month, it sold more than 100,000 copies. Then, her music video for "Jar of Hearts" landed on the VH1 top 20 music video countdown.
Shortly after, Perri made her debut on national day time and prime time television, performing the song live on the July 10, 2010 episode of "The Early Show" on CBS as well as the July 15, 2010 episode of "So You Think You Can Dance." Perri signed a deal with Atlantic Records in July 2010. Perri recorded a five-single EP named "The Ocean Way Sessions," recorded live and released in November 2010.
Perri's debut album is titled "Lovestrong" and was released on May 10, 2011. It followed the release of its lead single, "Arms."
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Angela Perri
I can never express my love for Christina in words, it's such a pure, deep and beautiful feeling, she's my first love, I remember being completely crazy for her, my friends used to called me 'Perri'. Its been 5 years since I have loved this beautiful person and I know I'm gonna love her forever. Thank you for everything Christina, I love you 3000.
curlsofchrissy
You're such an angel. Please never stop making good music. I've been a fan since I was 13 years old and you've helped me a lot with anxiety and depression ❤️
Avelyn Juno
I've been listening since I was 2! Love you Christina! My favorite song of yours is a thousand years! <333
Misty
It's so melodious....🥰🥰
Bella The Dead Girl Brooke
So we’ve all been here with this album our whole lives huh?🥺
Will Stevens
Beautiful!
Angela Perri
I miss these songs so much
Cavid Dadashov
Super ❤️
Edcelyn Lambito
New music to listen🖤😩✋
Angela Perri
Happiest Birthday Christina!
You've been my ultimate love and my first idol, I love you since 5 years now and I remember i used to be extremely mad about you, my friends used to call me Jr. Perri and whenever I had to do something i always remember you, i've planned to get a tattoo of ur name when I get older, in my room and everywhere and everyday, there was you. I used to listen to your songs everyday and I remember listening to jar of hearts and cry because of my first break up and so many beautiful memories with thousand years and still I listen to your songs and feel so nostalgic and good too cause i was so determined to love you that I learnt the lyrics of all your songs by heart 😁 ofc i miss you on tours, ur sad songs, interviews and albums but i feel so good and happy seeing you happy with your family, Carmella and Paul. I do miss the old you when you used to act crazy and funny like your videos with keltie on her old channel on YouTube and so much more but it's okay cause you are really happy with your family. You are my favorite person and i love you so much. I promise and I'm sure I'll meet you one day and tell you all this. You're doing so great, I'm so proud that i love somebody like you the most. I'm grateful, I wish there are more people like you on this planet. Can't wait for new music! Love you 3000, a heart is nothing if it's not beating right? You are the beats to my heart.❤