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, Lionel Richie, Andrea Bocelli To Headline King’s Coronation Concert
deadline.comKaty Perry, Take That, Andrea Bocelli, and Lionel Richie are the headline names announced as the first stars set to appear at King Charles III’s coronation concert, taking place the day after his installment.
The event will be held on the grounds of Windsor Castle on May 7. Italian opera singer Andrea Bocelli, Welsh bass-baritone Sir Bryn Terfel, Freya Ridings, and classical-soul composer-producer Alexis Ffrench will also be performing at the celebration.
Show producer BBC Studios said additional names will be confirmed. The show was reportedly struggling weeks ago to attract name talent, with decliners alleging political and scheduling reasons.
Robbie Williams is not expected to perform with Take That band members Gary Barlow, Howard Donald and Mark Owen. The show is something of a reunion for the group, who have not performed as a unit in years.
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