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 Drops Acoustic Version of ‘Daisies,' Confirms ‘Never Really Over’ Will Be on ‘KP5’
billboard.comKaty Perry unveiled a soothing acoustic version of her hit "Daisies" on Wednesday (July 1). The stripped-down track features Perry's flawless vocals over acoustic guitar: "They told me I was out there/ Tried to knock me down/ Took those sticks and stones/ Showed 'em I could build a house/ They tell me that I'm crazy/ But I'll never let 'em change me/ 'Til they cover me in daisies/ Daisies, daisies." The track is out now via Capitol Records.
Meanwhile, Perry revealed in an interview that "Never Really Over," the first taste of her new musical era that was released over a year ago, will be on her upcoming fifth album. "I'm definitely going to put 'Never Really Over' on the record," she told Kiss 92.5's Chris Kelly of the fan favorite track.
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