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.
The 13 Best Things That Happened in Music This Week (May 8)
billboard.comBe still, our pop music-loving hearts: this was a week of sugary treats, starting with Shawn Mendes, BTS, and more sweeping the 2020 Kids' Choice Awards on May 2.
Plus, Lady Gaga and Katy Perry both revealed new album details, Ariana Grande and Justin Bieber teamed up for a good cause, and Taylor Swift announced a virtual concert special.
Take a look at some of the week’s biggest music happenings below. BTS, Ariana Grande and more won big at the 2020 Kids' Choice Awards This year, the Kids' Choice Awards aired as a virtual event titled Kids’ Choice Awards 2020: Celebrate Together.
In the music categories, Ariana Grande, Shawn Mendes, BTS, Billie Eilish and more were all big winners -- congrats, fam! Check out Billboard’s list of highlights
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