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  1. Video: MTV Unplugged: Katy Perry
     Spunky singer-songwriter Katy Perry takes the 'MTV Unplugged' stage armed with jazzy, stripped-down and soulful arrangements of her hit songs. This is a performance not to be missed.
  1. Video: "I Kissed a Girl"
  2. Video: "Lost (Live)"
  3. Video: "Ur So Gay"
  4. Video: "Thinking of You (Live)"
  5. Video: "Hackensack (Live)"
  6. Video: "Waking Up in Vegas (Live)"
  7. Video: "Brick By Brick (Live)"
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  1. Interview: Katy Perry Video: Interview: Katy Perry

    Katy Perry discusses her songwriting process, touring, connecting with fans and her distinct sense of style in these exclusive clips.

  2. Photos: Katy Perry Photos: Photos: Katy Perry

    Check out some of the awesome moments from Katy Perry's 'MTV Unplugged' performance.

About Katy Perry

It may be hard to imagine now, but Katy Perry began her musical career singing gospel music back in 2001. It took a little time for Perry to evolve into the artist she is today, making a stop in Nashville, landing a song on the The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants soundtrack, teaming up with several different hit-making producers and songwriters all while building up her buzz in the music industry. But she started to really gain traction when she signed a deal with Sony and released the playful video and single "UR So Gay." However it was 2008's mega- hit "I Kissed A Girl" that introduced the whole word to her spunky personality and unique sense of style.

In this 2009 'MTV Unplugged' performance, recorded earlier this year in New York, Katy Perry takes the opportunity to show off her full range of talent. Starting off the set with a jazzy cabaret version of "I Kissed A Girl," it quickly becomes apparent that this is a whole new musical side of her we’ve never seen. Perry also gives fans new insights into songs like "Lost," "Ur So Gay," "Waking Up In Vegas" and more. She also performs a beautiful rendition of the Fountains Of Wayne song "Hackensack," plus an unreleased original song "Brick By Brick" from earlier in her career. There is little doubt that this performance is destined to become an 'MTV Unplugged' classic.

Unplugged Archive

  1. ParamoreParamore

    Watch our favorite punky pop rockers play their hits and songs from their latest album, 'Brand New Eyes,' exclusively for 'MTV Unplugged.'

  2. All Time LowAll Time Low

    Pop rockers All Time Low strip their songs down to just an essential heart beat, exclusively for 'MTV Unplugged.'

  3. Silversun PickupsSilversun Pickups

    Los Angeles based indie rock veterans Silversun Pickups explore the 'creepy, quieter' moments of their songs. Watch exclusive 'MTV Unplugged' performances here.

  4. AdeleAdele

    Soulful Brit chanteuse Adele channels Dusty Springfield in a set of smoking, sepia-tone originals that are just downright nasty, only on 'MTV Unplugged.'

  5. Classic Performances Video: Classic Performances

    Since 1989, the biggest names in music have graced the 'MTV Unplugged' stage. Relive some classic live performances from Nirvana to Jay-Z right here.

  6. Alicia KeysAlicia Keys

    Alicia Keys' elegant 'Unplugged' performance earned her four Grammy nominations. Watch this powerful songbird pull the plug on 'Unbreakable,' and her many other hits.

  7. KornKorn

    Korn is probably the last band in the world you think would do an ‘Unplugged.’ Watch their blistering set featuring cult classic band The Cure and Amy Lee of Evanescence.

  8. Ne-YoNe-Yo

    You can’t help but be exited when Ne-Yo steps up to the mic. Watch the smooth, silky hit maker perform "Crazy," "Do You" and more totally live and absolutely 'Unplugged.'

  9. Joss StoneJoss Stone

    Joss Stone strips her British-flavored Soul songs down to their barest, most heartbreaking essentials. Watch all of her hits including ‘Right to Be Wrong' only on 'MTV Unplugged.'

  10. Classic Photos Photos: Classic Photos

    The bands that made 'Unplugged' famous are all here, strutting their stuff on our intimate stage. Relive acoustic moments with Nirvana, Alicia Keys, R.E.M. and many more.