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 Plays Substitute Teacher In Surprise For 8-Year-Old Fan
etcanada.comA young girl stuck studying at home got the surprise of a lifetime. Appearing on BBC Radio 1, 8-year-old Charlotte had a substitute teacher brought in via video to help her with the days studies, and to her absolute shock that teacher was Katy Perry.
RELATED: Katy Perry Wows In First TV Performance Of ‘Daisies’ On ‘American Idol’ Finale Charlotte was speechless as first as Perry said hello. “I am you substitute teacher,” Perry told her. “Today’s lessons will just include jokes, music, talking
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