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 Rocks Red White & Blue for 'Daisies' Performance During 'Democracy Summer 2020'
billboard.comIn an election year crucial for the future of the United States, a number of A-list stars joined Rock the Vote's Democracy Summer campaign Thursday (June 18) with a two-hour virtual concert, encouraging viewers to register to vote.
Katy Perry headlined the show, draped in stars and stripes as she delivered a powerful rendition of her uplifting new single, "Daisies," and her hits "Roar" and "Chained to the Rhythm." "Vote the change you want to see," the screen behind her read.
Watch a snippet of "Daisies" here. The event, co-hosted by actors Logan Browning and Rosario Dawson, also featured remote performances by the Black Eyed Peas, Ne-Yo, Big Freedia, Lucy Hale, Amara La Negra, Saweetie, Sklyar Astin, Max, Leslie Grace, Dove Cameron, Sofia
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