Christina Perri
American singer-songwriter and musician known for emotionally resonant pop ballads.
Born in Philadelphia, Perri rose to fame in 2010 after her debut single 'Jar of Hearts' was featured on 'So You Think You Can Dance'. She gained global recognition with 'A Thousand Years' from 'The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1'. Released albums include 'lovestrong' (2011) and 'Head or Heart' (2014).
- Perri's career breakthrough happened while working as a cafe waitress in Los Angeles after 'Jar of Hearts' unexpectedly went viral.
- She suffered a miscarriage in 2020 and documented her grief in the song 'Small Human', later experiencing postpartum depression after her son's birth in 2021.
- Her brother Nick Perri is guitarist for rock band 'Pierce the Veil' and formerly for 'Shinedown'.
- Perri survived a near-fatal car accident in 2011, inspiring songs about mortality on her album 'Head or Heart'.