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'{{EngvarB|date=August 2014}} {{Use dmy dates|date=August 2014}} {{Infobox musical artist | name = Katja Glieson | image = Katja Glieson at the Millie Thrasher's Sweet 16 Party (cropped).jpg | alt = | caption = Glieson in June 2015 | background = solo_singer | birth_name = Katja-Angelique Glieson | birth_place = [[Melbourne]] | birth_date = {{birth based on age as of date |18 |2015|3|10|df=yes}}<ref>{{cite web|last1=Wagner|first1=Deborah|title=Look at Katja Glieson – Exclusive Music Video Premiere!|url=http://popentertainmentblog.com/2015/03/10/look-at-katja-glieson-exclusive-music-video-premiere/|website=Pop Entertainment|accessdate=13 May 2015}}</ref> | origin = [[Melbourne, Victoria]], Australia | genre = Pop, Hip-Hop, [[contemporary R&B|R&B]], [[dance-pop]] | associated_acts = | occupation = Singer, songwriter | years_active = 2013–present | label = Unsigned | website = {{URL|katjaglieson.com}} }} '''Katja-Angelique Glieson''', better known as '''Katja Glieson''', is an Australian [[Music artist (occupation)|recording artist]] from [[Melbourne]], Australia. Glieson first gained recognition in 2014 for playing '[[Elsa (Disney)|Elsa]]' in a viral YouTube video 'Princess Rap Battle' where she raps with Snow White,<ref>{{cite web|last1=Avalon|first1=Whitney|title=PRINCESS RAP BATTLE: SNOW WHITE VS. ELSA Whitney Avalon (ft. Katja Glieson)|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gcrQvoCzs80|website=YouTube|publisher=Whitney Avalon|accessdate=5 December 2014}}</ref> which has been featured on [[Perez Hilton]], ''[[Cosmopolitan (magazine)|Cosmopolitan]]'', ''[[The Huffington Post]]'', [[MTV]], and Pop Crunch.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Hilton|first1=Perez|title=Princess Rap Battle|url=http://perezhilton.com/2014-09-24-princess-rap-battle-snow-white-elsa|accessdate=27 September 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=Stone|first1=Avery|title=Snow White Takes On Elsa In Fierce Disney Princess Rap Battle|url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/09/17/snow-white-elsa-disney-princess-rap-battle_n_5838092.html|work=Huffington Post|accessdate=5 December 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=MTV Article|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1940078/disney-princess-rap-battle-elsa-snow-white/|accessdate=5 December 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=Rees|first1=Alex|title=These Disney Princesses Are in a Fight|url=http://www.cosmopolitan.com/entertainment/movies/news/a31456/disney-princess-rap-battle-snow-white-elsa/|publisher=Cosmopolitan|accessdate=5 December 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Katja Glieson appears as Queen Elsa in a Hilarious Disney Princess Rap Battle|url=http://www.beat100.com/news/katja-glieson-appears-as-queen-elsa-in-a-hilarious-disney-princess-rap-battle_565#.VCVznDe9KJJ|website=Beat 100|publisher=Beat 100|accessdate=5 December 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Metro Article|url=http://metro.co.uk/2014/09/24/disney-princess-rap-battle-its-frozens-elsa-vs-snow-white-4880982/|accessdate=5 December 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Smosh Article|url=http://www.smosh.com/smosh-pit/links/princess-rap-battle-snow-white-vs-elsa-0|accessdate=5 December 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Elite Daily Article|url=http://elitedaily.com/music/upon-rhyme-snow-white-video/774371/|accessdate=5 December 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Daily Dot Article|url=http://www.dailydot.com/entertainment/disney-princess-rap-battle/|accessdate=5 December 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=E-Online Article|url=http://www.eonline.com/news/582876/frozen-s-elsa-and-snow-white-face-off-in-disney-princess-rap-battle-watch|accessdate=5 December 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Pop Crunch Article|url=http://www.popcrunch.com/disney-princess-rap-battle-snow-white-vs-queen-elsa/|accessdate=5 December 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Disney Blog Article|url=http://thedisneyblog.com/2014/09/26/epic-princess-rap-battle-snow-white-vs-queen-elsa-throw-down/|accessdate=5 December 2014}}</ref> == Early life == Katja Glieson was born Katja-Angelique Glieson in Melbourne, Australia. According to Beat 100, The Australian born singer made a "difficult decision to move away from family and friends to pursue a career in music; she worked three jobs and saved every penny to make the move from Oz to LA in order to live out her dreams".<ref>{{cite web|last1=Reid|first1=Amy|title=Katja Glieson Takes Her Place Among BEAT100 Ultimate Musicians!|url=http://www.beat100.com/news/katja-glieson-takes-her-place-among-beat100-ultimate-musicians_504/#.VLGtzIrF_cg|website=Beat 100|publisher=Beat 100|accessdate=10 January 2015}}</ref> Glieson talked about struggling with shyness and bullying growing up, made worse by being an overweight kid (at one point, she was at 200 pounds). Suffering more than her fair share of ridicule and bullying in elementary school she turned to music. Singing gave her a positive outlet. "I used to sing to myself to kind of feel better and fill the void of having friends. It made me feel better," Glieson said.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Piccolo|first1=Chrissy|title=Interview with Rising Star Katja Glieson: Music, Bullying, and Personal Empowerment|url=http://blogcritics.org/interview-with-rising-star-katja-glieson-music-bullying-and-personal-empowerment/|website=Blog Critics|accessdate=29 March 2015}}</ref> == Career == [[File:Katja Glieson Performing Live at Capital Pride.jpg|thumb|left|upright|Glieson Performing Live at Capital Pride in 2014]] Glieson performed on the mainstages at LA PRIDE, OC PRIDE and [[Capital Pride (Washington, D.C.)|CAPITAL PRIDE]] in 2014.<ref>{{cite web|title=Katja Glieson Calendar|url=http://www.sonicbids.com/band/katjaglieson/calendar/|website=SonicBids|accessdate=13 June 2014}}</ref> After appearing in the Princess Rap Battle, Glieson also released her original song "Look At Us" on YouTube, featuring Ongina from RuPaul's Drag Race and YouTuber Zedakiah. Lyrically, "Look At Us" embodies female empowerment and celebrates the idea of staying true to who you are.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Jula|first1=Stefanie|title=KATJA GLIESON RELEASES MUSIC VIDEO FOR "LOOK AT US"|url=http://popwrapped.com/news/77912/katja-glieson-look-at-us-video/|website=PopWrapped|publisher=PopWrapped|accessdate=29 March 2015}}</ref> Glieson also uploads covers to YouTube, such as "Black Widow" Basically she's a no-talent no body with nasatol.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Reid|first1=Amy|title=Katja Glieson appears as Queen Elsa in a Hilarious Disney Princess Rap Battle|url=http://www.beat100.com/news/katja-glieson-appears-as-queen-elsa-in-a-hilarious-disney-princess-rap-battle_565/|website=Beat100|publisher=Beat100|accessdate=10 January 2015}}</ref> == Awards and nominations == * 2014 Beat100 #1 Charting Video & Gold Award for "Problem" Cover Video (won)<ref>{{cite web|last1=Reid|first1=Amy|title=Beat100 World Music Video Chart Number One Spot Belongs to Katja Glieson|url=http://www.beat100.com/news/the-beat100-world-music-video-chart-number-one-spot-belongs-to-katja-glieson-followed-by-jeremiah-jones-and-mercutio_549/|website=Beat100|publisher=Beat100|accessdate=10 January 2015}}</ref> * 2014 Beat100 #2 Charting Video & Gold Song A&R Award, Gold Video A&R Award & Gold Favorite A&R Award for "Hot Mess" Original Video & Song (won)<ref>{{cite web|title=Beat 100 Katja Glieson Page|url=http://www.beat100.com/katjaglieson/|website=Beat 100|accessdate=30 November 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=Reid|first1=Amy|title=Congratulations to the BEAT100 World Music Video Chart Winner Jeremiah Jones Closely Followed by Katja Glieson & David Lazarus!|url=http://www.beat100.com/news/congratulations-to-the-beat100-world-music-video-chart-winner-jeremiah-jones-closely-followed-by-katja-glieson-and-david-lazarus_627/#.VJ6KIV4jU|website=Beat 100|publisher=Beat 100|accessdate=30 December 2014}}</ref> * 2014 Beat100 Top Artist of 2014<ref>{{cite web|last1=Reid|first1=Amy|title=Beat 100's Top Artist of 2014|url=http://www.beat100.com/news/beat100s-top-artists-of-2014_633/#.VLGuCYrF_cg|website=Beat 100|publisher=Beat 100|accessdate=10 January 2015}}</ref> * 2014 [[World Music & Independent Film Festival]] "Metropolis" Most Creative Music Video (nominated)<ref>{{cite web|title=WMIFF Winners|url=http://www.wmiff.net/#!2014-nominated-artist-/c121k|website=WMIFF|accessdate=25 August 2014}}</ref> * 2014 NewFilmmakers NY "Metropolis" (nominated)<ref>{{cite web|title=NewFilmmakers NY Fall Season 2014|url=http://www.newfilmmakers.com/newfilmmakers-quarterly/fall-2014}}</ref> == References == {{reflist|2}} {{Persondata | NAME = Glieson, Katja-Angelique | ALTERNATIVE NAMES = Glieson, Katja | SHORT DESCRIPTION = recording artist | DATE OF BIRTH = 19 August 1996 | PLACE OF BIRTH = Melbourne, Australia | DATE OF DEATH = | PLACE OF DEATH = }} {{DEFAULTSORT:Glieson, Katja}} [[Category:1996 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Australian pop musicians]] [[Category:Australian pop singers]] [[Category:Australian singer-songwriters]] [[Category:Australian female singers]] [[Category:Australian female singer-songwriters]] [[Category:Australian actresses]]'