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 Didn't Really Cut Her Hair, Says She Wore a Wig on Latest 'American Idol' Episode
justjared.comKaty Perry is setting the record straight about her new short hair – it’s just a wig! The 39-year-old singer debuted a new look on the latest episode of American Idol and fans had a lot to say about the short ‘do she was sporting.
Before the episode aired, Katy shared a video of herself in the hair and makeup chair. She captioned the post, “thoughts, comments, concerns?
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