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 turns heads on the red carpet in a sleek mocha dress at the 2021 Country Music Association Awards held at the Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday night (November 10) in Nashville, Tenn.
The 37-year-old singer met up with Jennifer Hudson on the red carpet, who wore an equally stunning red pantsuit and skirt for the ceremony.
Later tonight, Jennifer will be hitting the stage for a special performance. Katy joined her American Idol co-judges, Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan (the host of the show!) to present the first award of the night, which went to Chris Stapleton. Chris picked up the Song of the Year and Single of the Year honors for “Starting Over”.
FYI: Katy wore a Vivienne Westwood dress. Jennifer wore a Dolce & Gabbana ensemble. Ch
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