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 15)
billboard.comThis week was all about the ladies! Doja Cat and Nicki Minaj landed a new No. 1, Grimes shared a glimpse into her home life with her growing family, Katy Perry gifted fans with album news and a new song, Ariana Grande gave a wide-ranging interview, and much more.Take a look at some of the week’s biggest music happenings below.A new No.
1 was also the first No. 1 for both artistsIt was a tight race with Megan Thee Stallion's "Savage" featuring Beyoncé, but at the final hour, Doja Cat's "Say So".
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