‘I Was Born To Do This’: Katy Perry Shares Moving Acceptance Speech After Video Vanguard Honor At MTV VMAs 2024

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As a lifelong fan and admirer of Katy Perry, witnessing her triumphant night at the MTV VMAs 2024 was nothing short of breathtaking. Her acceptance speech was a testament to her resilience, humility, and undeniable talent. It’s been over two decades since she first appeared on MySpace, and to see her rise from there to this pinnacle of success is truly inspiring.

2024 has been an unforgettable year for me, as I’ve had the incredible honor of claiming the Video Vanguard award and Most Iconic Performance accolade at the MTV VMAs. And to cap it all off, my acceptance speech became yet another iconic moment in music history. What a night!

At the MTV Video Music Awards 2024, the artist behind The Harleys In Hawaii’s hit songs stepped onto the stage to accept her Video Vanguard award. Her speech was filled with a warm blend of humility, gratitude, strength, and self-assurance. She began by expressing thanks to MTV for not only promoting music but also amplifying the messages of artists around the globe.

Later on, she expressed gratitude towards her team and record label for their unwavering support over the past two decades. She acknowledged, “It takes more than luck to have a lasting and thriving career as an artist. There are no coincidental decades-long achievements. I can assure you, it requires a community of resilient individuals, plenty of constructive discussions, and numerous group conversations.

She went on to express her appreciation to her loved ones, including her parents, daughter Daisy, old platforms like MySpace where she first developed her fanbase during her career’s early stages, and playfully jabbed Orlando Bloom for his assistance in helping her reach great success by sharing household chores. Additionally, she made sure to thank her fans who have been loyal supporters throughout her lifetime, giving a shout-out to the LGBTQ community for their consistent backing of her music.

Considering the current landscape of popular music, she showed enthusiasm for emerging artists who confidently, independently, vulnerably, and genuinely express themselves.

“What makes me successful, she noted, is my ability to ignore distractions – a challenge all artists face, particularly women, in this field.

At the end of her speech, Katy Perry paid tribute to both her peers and younger artists like Taylor Swift, emphatically declaring, “Follow your destiny, much as I am here following mine.

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2024-09-12 07:37