Katy Perry, a famous singer at the age of 37, admits to feeling “old” in the music industry. She recently opened up in an interview with Out Magazine, expressing how she feels when younger singers like Olivia Rodrigo and Fletcher reference her older songs in their new releases. When asked about the nods she receives from the younger generation, Katy replied with a sense of humor: “Old! Honestly, old! And grateful that I’ve made it this far and that I’m not lying dead in a ditch somewhere. It’s amazing to see how things have come full circle.”
Katy Perry, despite being only 37, feels like a “vintage” musician in the industry. During a recent interview with Out Magazine, the singer revealed that she feels her age when younger artists like Olivia Rodrigo and Fletcher reference her older hits in their new music.
A teenage admirer excitedly shared how Rodrigo passionately sang the line, ‘Where’s my f***ing teenage dream’ during her performance of Brutal in Los Angeles last November.
As a budding artist, Katy Perry released her hit song “Teenage Dream” in 2010. Recently, she had an interview with Out to promote her upcoming Las Vegas residency starting on December 29, 2021. Interestingly, younger musicians have shown their appreciation for Perry’s music in the past year. A remarkable example is the teenage singer Rodrigo who passionately sang, “Where’s my f***ing teenage dream” in her song “Brutal.”
Imitator: Fletcher, a 27-year-old singer hailing from New Jersey and born as Cari Elise Fletcher, pulled off a comparable move.
Fletcher, a 27-year-old singer hailing from New Jersey, paid homage to Katy Perry’s iconic hit song “I Kissed A Girl” by sampling it in her own track titled “girls girls girls”. Perry’s chart-topping single was released back in 2008, while Fletcher’s song was more recent. It’s not uncommon for artists to pay tribute to their musical inspirations by incorporating elements from their work into their own creations. Similarly, Perry’s Teenage Dream hit album was introduced to the world in 2010 and remains a fan-favorite to this day.
NEW: When asked about younger musicians recognizing her influence, Katy responded with a laugh and said, “I feel old, honestly. But I’m grateful that I made it through and I’m not lying in a ditch somewhere. It’s amazing how everything comes back around.” As one of the original artists in the music industry, she finds it surprising when people refer to her music as nostalgic. “What? It feels like yesterday,” she exclaimed. “Especially when adults tell me they listened to my music as kids and now they have kids of their own.” Despite feeling old, Katy admitted that it’s “awesome” to be a role model for emerging talent in the industry.
Katy is all set to bring out the bad girl in Sin City! In her recent conversation with Out, she shared about her upcoming Las Vegas residency that’s scheduled to begin on December 29, 2021.
She’s comfortable with her OG status in the music industry, as it means that her music still resonates with people and that the message is still true. Katy expressed her admiration for Madonna when she was starting out, and the pop legend returned the compliment. Additionally, Katy shared details about her upcoming Las Vegas residency, describing it as the craziest and most campy show of her career. The rehearsal process has been filled with laughter and creativity, with everyone involved embracing the kooky concept.
Perry and Orlando Bloom showed up at Variety’s Power of Women event in September, showcasing their loving relationship to the public eye. It’s clear that these two are head over heels for each other.
