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.
'Pa, we are all so proud of you' - Prince William's touching tribute to father King Charles at Coronation Concert
manchestereveningnews.co.ukPrince William paid a touching tribute to his father King Charles telling the newly crowned monarch 'pa, we are all so proud of you'.
The Prince of Wales appeared on stage during the Coronation Concert to address the crowds at Windsor Castle. During his speech William made a sweet reference to his late grandmother Queen Elizabeth saying: “I know she’s up there, fondly keeping an eye on us.” Addressing his father William added: “She would be a very proud mother.” READ MORE: Join the FREE Manchester Evening News WhatsApp community William, a future king himself, praised the King’s decades of service, his campaigning on green issues, Prince’s Trust charity and his celebration of diversity and support for people of all backgrounds, communities and faiths.
He also thanked the millions who serve in the military, schools, NHS and local communities, saying: “I commit myself to serve you all.
King, country and Commonwealth.” In his final comments, William told the King: “Pa, we are all so proud of you. I also want to express my pride and gratitude for the millions of people who serve, in the forces, in classrooms, hospital wards and local communities. “I wish I could mention you all.
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