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 closes out star-studded Inauguration concert crammed with incredible moments
evoke.ieWhile the likes of John Legend, Demi Lovato and Bruce Springsteen performed at the Inauguration concert, it was Katy Perry’s apt rendition of her hit Firework performed to a massive firework display that stole the show.
The singer closed out the show with her powerful performance as the country welcomed in the new Biden administration. Katy’s performance took place by the Washington Monument and President Joe Biden, First Lady Jill Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris and Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff all watched on.
Also in attendance was Katy’s fiancé Orlando Bloom who was in awe of his future wife. A post shared by Orlando Bloom (@orlandobloom) He posted a video of the end of her performance to Instagram and seemed so proud of her
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