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.
Katy Perry gives her thoughts on Kanye West running for US President
msn.comKaty Perry has just dropped her fantastic new single 'Smile' which comes from her new album due next month - along with her baby girl!The singer joined Fleur East, James and Producer Matt to talk about her new music, baby names, a Zoom call she had with Carole Baskin, and Kanye West running for US President.When asked what she thought about the popular rapper running for president, Katy said, "I think you know, what we've learned looking back is that the presidential job is best suited to someone with experience."That is, a pro in their field, and I think we've seen and learned from experience, when we don't have pros in position that it can get a little weird."After her response, James then asked if she'd like to run because that was, "The.
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