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’s Pre-Baby Performance & More Highlights From The 2020 Gracie Awards
etcanada.comFor more than four decades, the Alliance of Women in Media has hosted the Gracie Awards. Named after comedian Gracie Allen (a.k.a.
hilarious wife of George Burns), the awards honour programming by, for and about women. For the first time, the 2020 edition of the awards was held virtually, with host Susan Kelechi Watson presiding over the festivities from her home, while presenters, award recipients and performers likewise appeared from their homes.
Among the highlights was Katy Perry receiving the Gracies Impact Award, honouring the positive influence that her music has had on society.
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