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 Releases 'Smile' Title Track Off of Upcomin Album - Listen Now!
justjared.comKaty Perry wants her fans to “Smile”! The 35-year-old entertainer just released the title track off of her upcoming fifth studio album. PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics of Katy Perry On Thursday (July 9), Katy debuted the cover art for her new album Smile, which she will be releasing on August 14. “I wrote the title track from the album when I was coming through one of the darkest periods of my life and had lost my smile,” Katy wrote on Instagram along with the cover art.
During a new interview, Katy‘s fiance Orlando Bloom revealed what he’s “looking forward” to the most when they welcome their daughter later this summer.
You can pre-order Katy Perry‘s new album off of her website here – listen to “Smile” below! Check out the lyrics for
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