Katie Melua was born on September 16, 1984 in Kutaisi. Since the girl's family often moved, her earlier childhood also passed in Tbilisi and Batumi. I had to travel because of the work of my father, a surgeon. And at the age of 8, Katie left her homeland, settling with her family in Northern Ireland, in the city of Belfast.
Constant traveling is not easy, because it was necessary to adapt to new conditions every time. But Cathy thinks that her childhood was very happy. She and her brother were treated kindly, and they easily made friends.
The girl studied at an Irish Catholic school, and her younger brother went to a Protestant one. In those days, Katie did not even think about a creative career. I wanted to connect my life with history or politics.
After living in Belfast for about five years, the family moved again, this time to the capital of Great Britain - London.
Katie Melua's First Big Luck
Katie's first singing experience was participation in a children's music competition, amusingly called "The Stars Turn Up Their Noses." And immediately the 15-year-old singer found amazing success - she turned out to be the winner! The composition Mariah Carey Without You became happy for the girl, but she did not count on anything, participating in the casting for fun.
A diploma from the British School of Performing Arts was a great start in the world of music. Katy was interested in different directions and styles, including Irish folklore and Indian music.
The work of Eva Cassidy made a special impression on the girl. Upon learning that the singer had already died, Katy wrote the composition Faraway Voice.
Twist of Fate Cathy Melua
After that, an event occurred that determined the fate of Katie Melua. Michael Butt, a composer who was engaged in the search and "promotion" of talents, came to her school.
He needed jazz band performers. After much hesitation, Katie sang her song dedicated to Eva for Butt, and struck him to the core.
He admitted that involuntarily there were associations with Edith Piaf and Eartha Kidd. Katy was offered a contract with DRAMATICO, the famous record company.
However, studies at the School of Arts continued, because it was necessary to obtain a diploma. His future star received in 2003.
First collaboration
Kathy collaborated with Michael Batt on the album Call of the Search. This disc was a huge success - in less than six months, more than 1 million copies were sold.
He took a leading position in the charts not only in the UK, but also in many European countries, taking "gold" and "platinum" repeatedly. The album was also very popular in New Zealand, South Africa, and Hong Kong. As for the UK, at home it became "platinum" six times!
Such a stir brought the artist to television - she was invited to perform in the Royal Variety show program. It was there that the singer met Queen Elizabeth II, who confessed to Kathy that her performance on the radio made an impression. After such a statement, Queen Katie became super popular in England, and then received worldwide recognition.
Katie Melua at the height of her glory
Katy began to constantly tour Europe and America. The second disc of the singer, Peace by Peace, recorded in 2005, belongs to the same period. He is famous for being at the top of the ratings on the day of his appearance.
It was incredible, because the singer managed to "get around" the coolest pop stars of the modern stage. Then came the song Nine Million Bicycles, which included numerous collections of jazz compositions from around the world.
Cathy recorded a cover version of Just Like Heaven for the song by CURE for the movie. In 2007, the singer's third studio album, Pictures, was released.
The following year, IFPI recognized Katy as the No. 1 singer in Europe. Soon, Katie "marked" in the Guinness Book of Records, giving an underwater concert in the North Sea at a depth exceeding 300 meters.
In 2013, Katie was again honored to appear before the Queen - she performed at the 60th anniversary of the coronation of Elizabeth.
Katie Melua's personal life
While attending art school, Kathy met Luke Pritchard, a member of THE Kooks. The couple began an affair, young people were going to formalize the relationship.
This continued until 2005, when the boyfriend decided that he was uncomfortable next to a more popular star than himself. Katie didn't take it easy. But later she met the titled athlete James Toseland.
Impressed by this event, the singer wrote the song Forgetting All My Troubles, and then the song I Never Fall, I Always Jamp. James was very impressed with the fact that Katie was not interested in his sporting achievements - she was interested in personal qualities.
On Christmas Eve 2011, the couple got engaged, and in the fall of 2012, Katie and James got married. After an injury in training, Toseland left the sport and created a rock band, in which he invited Kathy's brother.
Georgia in the fate of the singer Kathy Melua
Katie calls her homeland, Georgia, the love of her life. According to her confession, she thinks about Georgia almost every minute. The influence of Georgian culture on the artist's life can hardly be overestimated. Often she sings for British audiences in her native language.
In 2005, Katie became a British citizen and says she is happy in this country. But the soul and heart forever belong to Georgia.
