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 Gets Candid About 'Waves of Depression' Amid Pandemic
justjared.comKaty Perry is being honest about the quarantine experience. The 35-year-old pregnant “Chained to the Rhythm” singer reflected on the current global health crisis in a tweet on Tuesday (May 12). PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics of Katy Perry “sometimes i don’t know what’s worse trying to avoid the virus or the waves of depression that come with this new norm,” she wrote.
Many fans chimed in with their thoughts as well, including Rosie O’Donnell, who wrote back: “totally feel ya.” Vera Wang also replied with “hang in there firework, love ya.” Katy does have some brighter news for fans, however: the lead single from her upcoming album is dropping in just a few days.
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