WebKatie Melua. Ketevan "Katie" Melua ( / ˈmɛluːə /; [3] Georgian: ქეთევან "ქეთი" მელუა, IPA: [kʰetʰevan melua]; [4] born 16 September 1984) is a British singer and songwriter. She was born in Kutaisi, Georgia and raised in Belfast and London. [5] . Under the management of composer Mike Batt, she was signed to the small Dramatico record label. [6] .