Christina Perri

Lovestrong, styled as lovestrong., is the debut album by American singer-songwriter Christina Perri. Following the release of Perri's lead single "Jar of Hearts" and a record deal with Atlantic Records, Lovestrong was released in May 2011. The album received mixed reviews, with critics praising Perri's honeyed vocals but criticizing her serviceable approach towards melodies and the album's wearying focus on love and heartbreak.

The lead single from Lovestrong, "Jar of Hearts", was an unexpected success across the United States. After premiering on So You Think You Can Dance, "Jar of Hearts" peaked on the Billboard Hot 100 at #17 and was certified double platinum by the RIAA. The album's second single, "Arms", didn't find as much success on the charts, but was critically acclaimed for its happier tone and music video. Lovestrong also saw multiple promotional singles released onto the iTunes store: "The Lonely", "Penguin", "Tragedy", and "Bluebird". Since March 5, 2012 the album has sold 500,000 copies worldwide. Perri's latest single to be released, "Distance" has a bittersweet message and haunting duet vocals from Perri and Jason Mraz carry the song's emotional vulnerability and engagement. "Distance is a song about loving someone at the wrong time in your life. Maybe it's too soon, maybe it's too late, but nevertheless it's about being around that one whom your heart longs for without being about to show your true feelings, without being able to tell them," says Perri.

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