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.
Katy Perry Brings Her Parents as Dates to Colleagues Spring Luncheon, Receives Special Award
justjared.comKaty Perry had two very special guests with her when she attended the 35th Annual Colleagues Spring Luncheon on Thursday afternoon (April 25) – her parents Keith and Mary!
The 39-year-old “Firework” singer was honored at the event, which was hosted at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif., with the Colleagues Champion of Children Award.
For the occasion, Katy looked chic in a white top, which tied in the back and featured lace cut-outs on the front.
She paired it with a matching skirt and heels. Keep reading to find out more… The event also featured an Oscar de la Renta fashion show.
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