Katy Perry: A Pop Princess With 143 Million Albums Sold!
Pop sensation Katy Perry has built an impressive career with a series of unforgettable hits and remarkable album sales, totalling 143 million albums worldwide.
Her breakthrough single, I Kissed A Girl, arrived in 2008 and set the tone for her unique blend of catchy, nursery-rhyme-inspired pop anthems. Following that, Hot N Cold proved that Katy had mastered the art of creating irresistible, sing-along hits, capturing the world’s attention.
In 2010, she released her magnum opus, Teenage Dream. This album produced so many chart-topping singles that it solidified Katy as one of the biggest pop stars, ranking alongside Britney, Taylor, and Christina. Firework, California Gurls (featuring Snoop Dogg), Last Friday Night, and the title track Teenage Dream were just a few of the smash hits that helped define an era.
By 2013, Katy released Prism, with Roar emerging as its major hit. Produced by the legendary Max Martin, it seemed like Katy was unstoppable. However, the rest of the album struggled to match the success of Roar.
Since then, Katy has released two more albums, but without the same chart-topping hits. However, her career is far from slowing down. In 2015, she performed a high-energy Super Bowl halftime show that left a lasting impression. More recently, she has been wowing audiences with a Las Vegas residency that is said to be nothing short of epic.
Despite a lull in major chart hits, Katy Perry can always point to her incredible success: 143 million albums sold, over one billion Spotify streams, and a legacy that is solidified. After all, how many artists can say they’ve accomplished so much?
Check out the playlist above to relive all of her iconic tracks, from I Kissed A Girl to Teenage Dream—and don’t feel guilty about enjoying the magic of Katy Perry!
Katy Perry Tunes | Related Pages
California Gurls | Chords + Lyrics
You can learn how to play California Gurls by Katy Perry using chords, lyrics, a chord chart, and the original recording.
| Am Bb | C Dm7 |
I know a place where the grass is really greener…
Teenage Dream | Chords + TAB
You can learn how to play Teenage Dream by Katy Perry using chords, lyrics, chord analysis, a chord chart, and the original recording.
| Ebmaj7 | Fsus4 |
You think I’m pretty without any makeup on…
Check out the full TAB lesson here: Teenage Dream (Katy Perry) Guitar Lesson TAB.
Katy Perry on the web
