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.
Chrishell Stause Is Guest Blogging Her 'Dancing With the Stars' Journey for ET (Exclusive)
etonline.comChrishell Stause here!What a nerve-wracking experience that elimination was on Monday! In those moments (when Gleb and I were waiting to hear if we were safe) I was just kind of praying it wasn't the end, but bracing myself for the worst.I really had no idea what was going to happen, so I was obviously relieved to know we were staying to dance another day.
Knowing that we were safe, a drink was definitely in order after all that!Sadly, I didn't get to see Anne after the show, but I got to tell Keo that I really loved their dance (a Paso Doble to «Rise» by Katy Perry).
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