Katheryn Elizabeth Hudson (born October 25, 1984), known professionally as Katy Perry, is an American singer, songwriter, and television judge. After singing in church during her childhood, she pursued a career in gospel music as a teenager.
Perry signed with Red Hill Records and released her debut studio album Katy Hudson under her birth name in 2001, which was commercially unsuccessful. She moved to Los Angeles the following year to venture into secular music after Red Hill ceased operations and she subsequently began working with producers Glen Ballard, Dr. Luke, and Max Martin.
After adopting the stage name Katy Perry and being dropped by The Island Def Jam Music Group and Columbia Records, she signed a recording contract with Capitol Records in April 2007.
American Music Awards 2020: The Full Winners List (Updating)
variety.comEllise Shafer editorThe 2020 American Music Awards aired on Sunday night from Los Angeles’ Microsoft Theater with host Taraji P.
Henson.As with all awards shows this season, the AMAs has had to adhere to COVID-19 guidelines by having a limited audience and testing everyone who enters the building.
The show will feature performances from Billie Eilish, Shawn Mendes, Justin Bieber, Katy Perry, Jennifer Lopez and Maluma, the Weeknd with Kenny G, BTS, Megan Thee Stallion, Dua Lipa, Dan + Shay and more.The Weeknd and Roddy Ricch lead the nominations for the AMAs this year, racking up eight each.
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