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 reveals favourite new name choice for baby daughter
hellomagazine.comKaty Perry is getting ready to welcome her first child any day now, and the star has a long list of names lined up ready. The American Idol star recently revealed a new potential favourite moniker during an interview with ET Canada, and what's more, it's from her new album, Smile.When asked if she'd consider naming her baby after one of the songs, Harley's in Hawaii, she replied: "I've never thought of Harley… ever!
Wow! Harley is a great name! Harley Bloom. Hold on… excuse me I'm writing it down."She added: "But honestly, I'm telling you, this is a really great addition.
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