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 Steps Up to 'Be Of Service' to LGBTQ People During Stonewall Day Livestream
billboard.comDuring the Stonewall Day livestream benefit, pop singer Katy Perry made a special appearance to speak directly to her LGBTQ fans, thanking them for their support and asking in return how she can help them this month. "Usually on Pride I'm thinking, 'What total banger can I dance to that will fill my heart with joy?'" she said. "But this Pride, I'm really focused on ways I can be of service.
How can I help organizations like the beneficiaries Pride Live is recognizing today that need extra support in these compelling times?
And how can I use my privilege and my platform to support the movement towards justice and equality?" Perry spoke about how that mission is one she feels dedicated to, especially with a child on the way. "The wish I have
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