10. #katyandkacey
Katy’s foray into country (via Grammy-award winning newcomer Kacey Musgraves) is the first true showing of her vulnerable singing side since her ‘MTV Unplugged’ set.
9. #disneytakeover
Only a true queen could host a #princesspizzaparty in Disney World’s exclusive Cinderella Castle Suite along with renting out the entire park for her staff.
8. #beatlestribute
Although reviews were undecided on Katy’s “Yesterday” cover (see good and bad), I enjoyed the fact that she was invited…and other artists weren’t.
7. #vmafashiontens
Katy won the first award of the night at the 2014 Video Music Awards (over Beyonce’) and later shaded Fifth Harmony (see above) while donning a custom Atelier Versace gown.
6. #unconditionallylive
Around this time last year, Katy was doing talk show promo for “Unconditionally”, which spawned a stellar series of acoustic performances of the beautiful ballad.
5. #ferras
Introducing singer Ferras via her own Metamorphosis music label gave me one of my favorite songs of the year – “Legends Never Die”.
4. #pwtopeningnight
I personally witnessed Katy’s American opening night in Raleigh, NC and after being to all three of her tours – The Hello Katy Tour and the California Dreams Tour included – Prismatic World Tour was definitely my favorite.
3. #kermitgreenhairmovement
Most may not have realized it, but Katy’s mixture of jet black and Kermit green hair actually started a semi-movement, as many are still attempting her bold color today.
2. #darkhorsedomination
Initially intended to be a buzz single, “Dark Horse” turned out to be the biggest hit for Perry to date – as well as the biggest song in 2014.
1. #katybowl
The NFL should’ve renamed SuperBowl 49 to #katybowl, because this will be the largest live platform she’s ever been given – an act only fit for a true queen.
Honorable mention: #whoyoulovelive
The first (and only) performance of John Mayer and Katy’s classic love ballad “Who You Love” was the perfect mesh of artistic chemistry.
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