- Oh, my gosh. [APPLAUSE] Thank you. I did that all on my first
day of my period too. Can you believe it? [CHEERING] Thank you so much to MTV for
believing in my weirdness from day one, and for
helping artists extend their worlds beyond a song. There are so many
things that have to align to have a long and
successful career as an artist. There are no
decade-long accidents. [APPLAUSE] So I would like to
acknowledge a few people. My team, who have been
with me for over 20 years-- Direct Management-- and
my label, Capitol Records. Trust me, it takes a
village of strong people, a lot of healthy discourse,
and a lot of group chats. My parents and my family,
the deepest roots I know. We don't always agree,
but what a lesson that those disagreements
can still be full of love. Thank you to My Space, Warped
Tour, and all the bygone places where I found a voice,
identity, and a community so early on. Thank you to the
friends that were there when my Jetta was repossessed. My KatyCats! [CHEERING] Who stood by me for a lifetime. And the LGBTQ community,
who I recognize I would not be here without. And who show me that you can
be both kind and [MUTED]. Thank you to
Orlando for keeping me grounded, celebrated,
and doing the dishes. And, lastly, for my Daisy, the
only flowers I'll ever need. I'm excited when I look
around music today, and I see all the
amazing young artists who are operating
with confidence, agency, vulnerability,
and authenticity. I've heard a lot of do
this, don't say that, wear less, wear more now. Hey, don't cut your hair. One of the biggest reasons
I'm standing here right now is I learned how to
block out all the noise that every single
artist in this industry has to constantly fight
against, especially women. I just want to say
with my whole heart, do whatever it takes to
stay true to yourself and true to your art. Turn off social media,
safeguard your mental health, pause, touch grass. N/A And do what you
were born to do, just like I was
born to do this. 143 comes out September 20th. I love you! [CHEERING, APPLAUSE] N/A