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 Set to Kick Off 'Good Morning America's' Virtual Summer Concert Series
billboard.comKaty Perry is coming to Good Morning America! On Monday (May 18), the pop star announced that she will serve as the first headliner of the morning show's upcoming summer concert series. "That's right, I'm going to start it off with my brand new song 'Daisies,'" Perry said in a special video message for GMA viewers. "It'll be a very exciting event.
Please don't miss it. I will see you there. Love you, GMA." Set for Friday (May 22), the virtual performance will take place just days after Perry
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