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 (June 20)
billboard.comThis week was one of celebrations, as Billboard and The Hollywood Reporter's Pride Summit & Prom got the party started.Later in the week, Katy Perry, Black Eyed Peas and more performed at Democracy Summer 2020, Alicia Keys and John Legend honored Juneteenth with a soothing Verzuz battle, Beyonce dropped a surprise song on the holiday, and much more.Take a look at some of the week’s biggest music happenings below.Billboard and The Hollywood Reporter hosted their Pride Summit and PromPride isn’t canceled.
The Pride Summit and Pride Prom on Saturday (June 13) featured panels, musical performances, glam tutorials (leading up to the Pride Prom) and tons more.
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