About Katie Melua

Katie Melua is a British singer-songwriter born in Georgia, who has released eight studio albums and numerous singles, selling over 12 million records worldwide. She is best known for her hit single, “Nine Million Bicycles”, which was a top ten hit in several countries. She has won multiple awards and nominations throughout her musical career.

Early Life

Katie Melua was born in Batumi, Georgia on September 16, 1984. Her father is of Georgian descent while her mother is a British doctor. She began singing at the age of seven and was inspired by her parents’ record collection. At the age of eight, she moved to Belfast with her family.

Career

At the age of 17, Katie signed with Dramatico Records and released her first album in 2003. The album featured the hit single “Nine Million Bicycles” which was a top ten hit in several countries. Her second album, Piece by Piece was released in 2005 and featured the hit single “Closest Thing to Crazy” which was another top 10 hit in multiple countries. She has since released six more studio albums and numerous singles. She has collaborated with other artists such as Gori Women's Choir, Deep Forest, and Moyenne Island.

Awards and Achievements

Katie has won multiple awards throughout her career including two Brit Awards for Best Female Artist and Best Album for Piece by Piece. In 2008 she was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance for her song “If You Were A Sailboat”. She has also been nominated for numerous other awards including the Echo Awards and the Ivor Novello Awards.

Legacy

Katie Melua is one of the most successful British female singers of all time, having sold over 12 million records worldwide. Her music has been praised for its catchy melodies and meaningful lyrics that touch the hearts of many listeners.