@silver_katyperrySix years ago today, Katy Perry released her fifth studio album, “Smile.” Released on August 28, 2020, just two days after the birth of her daughter Daisy Dove, the album arrived during a transformative period in Perry’s life and amid the uncertainty of the pandemic. Its themes of resilience, optimism and new beginnings reflected her journey toward rediscovering joy and finding reasons to smile. Featuring “Never Really Over,” “Daisies” and the enduring success of “Harleys in Hawaii,” “Smile” debuted in the top five of the Billboard 200 and has since surpassed 2.1 billion streams on Spotify. Six years later, “Smile” remains a fan-favorite chapter in Perry’s discography and a celebration of perseverance, strength and finding joy through difficult times.

@silver_katyperrySix years ago today, Katy Perry released her fifth studio album, “Smile.” Released on August 28, 2020, just two days after the birth of her daughter Daisy Dove, the album arrived during a transformative period in Perry’s life and amid the uncertainty of the pandemic. Its themes of resilience, optimism and new beginnings reflected her journey toward rediscovering joy and finding reasons to smile. Featuring “Never Really Over,” “Daisies” and the enduring success of “Harleys in Hawaii,” “Smile” debuted in the top five of the Billboard 200 and has since surpassed 2.1 billion streams on Spotify. Six years later, “Smile” remains a fan-favorite chapter in Perry’s discography and a celebration of perseverance, strength and finding joy through difficult times.