Katie Melua June 1, 2009

Singer/songwriter Katie Melua was born in the former Soviet republic of Georgia in 1984, was educated in Northern Ireland, and started performing live when she was 15. Her 2003 debut, 'Call Off the Search' reached the top of the UK charts, with her single, 'The Closest Thing To Crazy,' making it to number 10 on the UK singles chart in December 2003. Her melodic, easy going style and emotional songs evoke a sound wise beyond her years. Her latest, 'Pictures,' was released in 2007.