Kat Graham Announces China Trip To Preview Never-Been-Released Songs From Her Upcoming Album

Kat Graham Announces China Trip To Preview Never-Been-Released Songs From Her Upcoming Album

LOS ANGELES, June 10, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Recording artist and actress Kat Graham, who currently stars in The CW's popular drama television series "The Vampire Diaries," today announced plans to visit China June 26, 27 and 28 to perform never-been-released songs from her upcoming album as well as hold public appearances. During her trip, Graham plans to perform songs for fans from her debut EP "Against the Wall" -- including the Billboard dance chart hit "Put Your Graffiti On Me" -- and also give them an exclusive sneak peek of tracks from her upcoming album. Details about performances and appearances will be announced soon. "I'm so fortunate to have the most amazing fans, both in the U.S. and around the world. My 'Vampire Diaries' co-star Ian Somerhalder had an awesome time meeting with fans of the show in past trips to China and I've been eager to head there for my own trip to meet with fans," said Graham. "China is one of the largest and most dynamic markets in the world. I can't wait to meet my incredible fans there and perform some never-before-released songs from my upcoming album for them." To connect with her Chinese fans online, Graham recently launched an official account on Chinese social network Weibo. The actress and recording star has also teamed up with China brand management company Mingyian, which develops a micro-event platform for celebrities to host online events with their Chinese fan base, and U.S.-China media firm Metan Development Group, the producer of the Chinese television programs "Hello! Hollywood," "Chinese Girl," and the popular web series "Modern Life." Graham filmed a segment for the Mandarin-language program "Hello! Hollywood" in May. Graham currently stars as Bonnie Bennett in The CW television series "The Vampire Diaries" and is also signed to Interscope Records. She has toured with The Black Eyed Peas and her 2012 single "Put Your Graffiti on Me" made it to #5 on the Billboard charts. About Kat Graham Kat Graham is an Interscope music artist as well as actress. She currently stars as Bonnie Bennett, in The CW's series "The Vampire Diaries." At the age of 6, Kat began acting in commercials such as Barbie, K-Mart, Pop-Tarts and Old Navy, and television shows including "Like Family," "Grounded for Life," and "Lizzie McGuire."  Her first big break came when she replaced a young Christina Milian as the host of the Disney channel's popular series "Movie Surfers."  Kat can also be seen in the films "17 Again," with Zac Efron and Matthew Perry, "The Roommate," with Leighton Meester, and the starring role in "Honey 2", and the slated 2014 release of Lionsgate's "Addicted". At 15, she was chosen by renowned choreographer Fatima to perform at the BET Awards as a background dancer for Bow-Wow, leading to stints as a dancer for Missy Elliott and Pharrell, and went on to work with choreographers Hi Hat and Michael Rooney. In addition to being a professional actress and dancer, Kat began to pursue a career as a musical artist. One of the first songs she wrote and performed -- "Derailed" -- was featured in the Jean-Claude Van Damn movie bearing the same title. A year later she met super producer Damon Elliott (Pink, Mya, Destiny's Child). While the two worked on perfecting Kat's skills as a musician and producer, she continued to work as an actress, starring on the series "CSI: Las Vegas", "The O.C.," "Malcolm In The Middle," "Joan of Arcadia," "Strong Medicine" and "Hannah Montana."  She appeared in music videos, including Akon's "Mr. Lonely," 112's "What If," John Legend's "Used to Love U," B2K's "Why I Love You" and Musiq Soulchild's "Buddy", Nelly's "Just a Dream"" and Diddy with Usher "Looking for Love". At 17, Kat was selected by Coca-Cola as part of an international campaign to market their soft drink Fanta. While promoting the campaign as a member of the "Fantanas" (as Capri/Strawberry), Kat simultaneously completed her degree in recording engineering.  In 2007 Kat went on a world tour with The Black Eyed Peas, and her voice is featured on will.i.am's solo release "Songs About Girls" ("I Got It From My Mama") and "The Donque Song," featuring Snoop Dogg. Kat soon signed to A&M Octone Records and she released her debut EP, "Against The Wall" in May of 2012. The first single, "Put Your Graffiti On Me," which was produced by Australian Duo "Twice as Nice" (50 Cent, Pete Wentz), reached over 7 million views on VEVO and charted on the Billboard Dance Charts.  Her last single "Power" produced by Mitch Allen (Demi Lovato's "Heart Attack") was released on iTunes July 31st 2013 and premiered on billboard.com to positive reviews. The song was added to over 30 stations within the first week of its release. Kat is currently filming the 5th season of "The Vampire Diaries" and recording her first full-length album on Interscope Records.

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