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.
Luke Bryan Says He Went to Katy Perry's Las Vegas Show So She Would Go See His (Exclusive)
etonline.comLuke Bryan is in Las Vegas for the 57th Academy of Country Music Awards, and having to make the trip out to Sin City was the perfect excuse to check out Katy Perry's residency show.Bryan spoke with ET's Cassie DiLaura over the weekend after rehearsals for his performance at this year's star-studded celebration of country music, and the singer opened up about seeing his friend and fellow judge bringing down the house in her residency show at The Theatre at Resorts World Resort and Casino.«I came in a day early to just be able to [see her show], because it's gonna be really tough for our schedules to intersect,» Bryan shared. «So, I mainly did that just to put a lot of pressure on Katy so she could come see my show.»Bryan recently wrapped up his own residency engagement at Resorts World Las Vegas — and is preparing for a second round in the near future — and the crooner said he was really excited about how it turned out.«It was great!
I couldn't be happier with how it all went. I mean, the show felt like it was one of the best shows I've been able to put on and perform,» Bryan shared. «And I've also learned that I can live one month in Vegas without getting sent to the grave.»«As far as round two, I always want to build on the Vegas show.
Even if we have repeat people [come] multiple times, I always wanted them to see different things,» Bryan shared. «But the Vegas show will morph and become something I'm even more comfortable with.»As for Perry's show, Bryan seemed to be genuinely impressed with the style and creativity she brought to the stage.«Oh, I loved it.
It's such a different [kind of show]. The beauty of all the shows that are Resorts World shows is that they are all different for their own reasons.
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