Christina Perri facts for kids

Christina Perri
Christina Perri
	Perri in 2013
Background information
Birth name	Christina Judith Perri
Born	August 19, 1986 (age 34); Bensalem, Pennsylvania, United States
Genres	Pop; pop rock; adult contemporary; folk;
Occupation(s)	Singer; songwriter; guitarist; pianist; model;
Instruments	Vocals; piano; keyboards; guitar; tambourine;
Years active	2008–present
Labels	Atlantic

Christina Judith Perri (born August 19, 1986) is an American singer and songwriter from Bucks County, Pennsylvania. After her debut single "Jar of Hearts" was featured on the Fox television series So You Think You Can Dance in 2010, Perri released her debut extended play, The Ocean Way Sessions. Soon after, she signed with Atlantic Records and released her debut studio album, Lovestrong (2011).

Perri also gained recognition for writing and recording "A Thousand Years", the love theme for the film The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2 (2012), which appears on the accompanying soundtrack. The song went on to sell over 4 million copies in the United States, being certified 4× platinum. She later released her second extended play, A Very Merry Perri Christmas (2012), followed by her second studio album, Head or Heart (2014).

Discography

Main page: Christina Perri discography

Lovestrong (2011)
Head or Heart (2014)

Concert tours

Headlining

Lovestrong Tour (2011–2012)
Head or Heart Tour (2014)

Images for kids

Perri performing in 2012
Perri on her Head or Heart Tour in Los Angeles, California in 2014
Christina Perri