♫ PLAY ON ▻: Throwback Thursday

"Music has been my everything since day one. It's been my shoulder to cry on, my rock and my best friend." - CP

Believe it or not, just five years ago, no one had heard of the chart topping song "Jar of Hearts" or the incredible artist who sang it. Christina Perri has become one of the greatest pop singers of all time with her single "A Thousand Years" being platinum certified four times. Christina Perri is preparing to release her second album: Head or Heart on April 1st. The album is current available for pre-order on iTunes. Also in April, Christina Perri will begin her headlining Head or Heart tour with special guest Birdy. I am super excited to see Christina Perri at the Boston House of Blues on April 20th. This will be my first time seeing her perform live, and I have no doubt that she will be amazing.

Here is a look at where she started from and where she is today:

August 19, 1986 - Born in Bensalem, PA

2001 - Began songwriting (age 15)

2002 - Taught herself how to play the guitar (age 16)

2007 - Moved to LA (age 21)

2008 - Posted her first video on YouTube

2009 - Wrote "Jar of Hearts"

June 30, 2010 - "Jar of Hearts" was featured on So You Think You Can Dance. "Jar of Hearts" sold over 100,000 copies within a month.

July 21, 2010 - Signed a record deal with Atlantic Records

September 13, 2010 - Released her first music video: "Jar of Hearts"

November 9, 2010 - Released her first EP: The Ocean Way Sessions
March 15, 2011 - Released her second single "Arms"

May 10, 2011 - Debuted her first album: Lovestrong. Lovestrong was ranked #4 on the Billboard 200

July 2011 - Began her first world tour: The Lovestrong Tour.

October 18, 2011 - Released her single "A Thousand Years" which was featured on the soundtrack of The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1. "A Thousand Years" has been certified platinum 4 times.