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 leaves viewers in tears as fireworks close Celebrating America
mirror.co.ukKaty Perry has closed the events for Joe Biden's Inauguration Day with a sumptuous performance and fireworks, leaving many viewers in tears.
The primetime special, Celebrating America, which was hosted by Hollywood legend Tom Hanks, was the finale to a historic day in the United States.
There was only one way it could all end as well, with Katy Perry singing her 2010 smash hit Firework, as the Washington DC night sky was lit up by exploding fireworks.
The Grammy-nominated pop star wore a stunning red, white and blue gown, as she finished the night how Lady Gaga started it, with a showstopping dress selection.
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