Christina Perri

Christina Judith Perri (born August 19, 1986) is an American singer and songwriter. She gained recognition after her debut single "Jar of Hearts" was featured on the television series So You Think You Can Dance in 2010. Perri signed with Atlantic Records and released her debut extended play, The Ocean Way Sessions, followed by her debut studio album, Lovestrong (2011), which was certified platinum by the RIAA. She is also known for writing and recording "A Thousand Years", the love theme for the film The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2 (2012), which went on to sell over 10 million copies in the United States. Perri has released other projects, including A Very Merry Perri Christmas (2012) and Head or Heart (2014).