CAT BURNS in Perth

About the artist

Catrina Burns (born 6 June 2000), known professionally as Cat Burns, is a British-Liberian singer-songwriter who gained prominence with her 2020 single "Go". The song's popularity increased in 2022 through TikTok, eventually reaching number two on the UK Singles Chart. Described by Sony Music as a blend of gospel and pop influences with guitar-led indie music, Burns has garnered attention for her music. Notably, she has been nominated three times for the Brit Awards. Starting with her debut single "Fallen Out of Love" in 2017, Burns has continued to release music and attract a following in the music community. She released her debut album, Early Twenties, in July 2024. Burns was born in Streatham, London, United Kingdom. Both her parents migrated from Liberia during the First Liberian Civil War. At some point during her life, her father left her family, and she grew up with her mother and sister. She attended the BRIT School in Croydon. Burns' mother is a singer, and Burns grew up listening to gospel music and was deeply influenced by it. She cites Kirk Franklin, Donnie McClurkin, Marvin Sapp, and others, as her favourites growing up.