Katy Perry proved to be a beacon of patriotism as she headlined Rock the Vote’s Democracy Summer campaign on Thursday evening.
For her highly anticipated portion of the two-hour virtual concert, the 35-year-old singer belted out her latest hit Daisies and two of her most poignant anthems Roar and Chained To The Rhythm.
‘Are you watching #DemocracySummer2020?’ wrote Perry on her Instagram. ‘Join us as we kick off our movement to the polls this November. Link in bio to both watch AND to register to vote.’
Headliner: Katy Perry proved to be a beacon of patriotism as she headlined Rock the Vote’s Democracy Summer campaign on Thursday evening
Katy concealed her burgeoning baby bump beneath an American flag dress that featured a high neckline and three-quarter sleeves.
Her bleach blonde hair was parted to one side and styled in loose waves, while a glistening star headband rested atop her head.
The Teenage Dream songstress rocked a bold winged eyeliner and a glittery lid that paired well with her ruby red pout.
Even though she was performing from home, Katy supplied all of the theatrics for her remote performance, including proper lighting and effects.
Rock The Vote: For her highly anticipated portion of the two-hour virtual concert, the 35-year-old singer belted out her latest hit Daisies and two of her most poignant anthems Roar and Chained To The Rhythm
Patriotic: Katy concealed her burgeoning baby bump beneath an American flag dress that featured a high neckline and three-quarter sleeves
‘Vote the change you want to see,’ was projected behind her as she passionately sang the lyrics to her song Daisies, which is the first single off her impending fifth record.
In a statement regarding her headliner status for the event, Katy gushed over how ‘excited’ she was to ‘be a part of this kickoff to Democracy Summer 2020 with so many amazing talents, activists and speakers.’
‘The young people of America are speaking loud and clear on the streets and online, and come November, it will be more important than ever to fight for justice and equality, and against systemic racism, with our ballots,’ concluded the Grammy nominee.
Star: Her bleach blonde hair was parted to one side and styled in loose waves, while a glistening star headband rested on top
Theatrics: Even though she was performing from home, Katy supplied all of the theatrics for her remote performance, including proper lighting and effects
Other performers during Thursday’s virtual concert included ‘the Black Eyed Peas, Ne-Yo, Big Freedia, Lucy Hale, Amara La Negra, Saweetie, Sklyar Astin, Max, Leslie Grace, Dove Cameron, Sofia Carson, Rich Brian and Michael K. Williams,’ according to Billboard.
Rock the Vote’s Democracy Summer campaign served to encourage viewers to vote in the upcoming elections during a period some have described as the most critical in decades.
Katy announced back in March that she is expecting her first child, a daughter, with actor and fiance Orlando Bloom, 43.
Inspire: ‘Vote the change you want to see,’ was projected behind her as she passionately sang the lyrics to her song Daisies, which is the first single off her impending fifth record
Encouragement: Rock the Vote’s Democracy Summer campaign served to encourage viewers to vote in the upcoming elections during a period some have described as the most critical in decades
Orlando – who has been dating the singer on-and-off since 2016 – proposed to Katy on Valentine’s Day in 2019 following a taping of her show American Idol in Los Angeles.
Katy recently gave fans a full view of her bump on Instagram, when she posted a photo of herself enjoying fresh air during a recent trip to the desert.
She wore a tie-dye mini dress in pastel hues, that features a frayed hem, under a multicolored fringe poncho.
Expecting: Katy announced back in March that she is expecting her first child, a daughter, with actor and fiance Orlando Bloom, 43
Burgeoning: Katy recently gave fans a full view of her bump on Instagram, when she posted a photo of herself enjoying fresh air during a recent trip to the desert
In the caption, Katy seemed to write song lyrics and fans were quick to get excited over the possibility of new music.
‘I’ve got to shed all this skin,’ she wrote. ‘If I want the distance.’ She continued: ‘Let the sun in, pull the weeks and focus on my vision.’
It was announced earlier this year’s Perry impending fifth studio album would be hitting shelves – and streaming platforms – in August.
She announced her pregnancy in the music video for her single Never Worn White.
Engaged: Orlando – who has been dating the singer on-and-off since 2016 – proposed to Katy on Valentine’s Day in 2019 following a taping of her show American Idol in Los Angeles; Katy and Orlando pictured in 2019