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 promises Las Vegas shows will be 'weirdest' yet
msn.comKaty Perry has promised fans her upcoming Las Vegas residency shows will feature many “unique” elements. In a new interview with Variety, the Firework hitmaker opened up about her upcoming Play tour, which kicks off later this year, and revealed that she is pulling out all of the stops for concertgoers. “We had a lot of discussions about Vegas and the audience — what their vibe is, why they’re in Vegas.
You are not on a religious retreat when you’re going to Vegas,” the 36-year-old said, noting that it’s important to “know your audience”. “This isn’t the next tour, next record, next era,” she continued. “This is an accumulation of everything I’ve been able to offer and the hits and what the people like.
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