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.
New Music Releases April 1: Harry Styles, Shawn Mendes, Thomas Rhett & Katy Perry and More!
etonline.comNew Music Friday! It's every audiophile's favorite day of the week, and some of our favorite artists from all different genres have blessed us with new tunes.Harry Styles kicked off his new era with «As It Was,» the first single from his upcoming third studio album, Shawn Mendes returned with another musical reflection on lost love, «When You're Gone.» And Thomas Rhett recruited Katy Perry for his nostalgic new track, «Where We Started.»In honor of this week's GRAMMY Awards, Spotify Singles featured each of the Best New Artist nominees on a two-pack of tracks — reimagining one of their own songs and covering a beloved classic.
For country star Jimmie Allen, that meant a twangy, acoustic take on Toni Braxton's iconic ballad, «Un-Break My Heart.»«It’s super cool when you’re recognized for doing something you love,» Allen said of his nomination. «As for 'Un-Break My Heart,' I love the song; it’s one of my favorite songs ever.
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