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 If She'll Back Kanye West's Run for Presidency
justjared.comKaty Perry has revealed if she is supporting Kanye West‘s run for presidency. While discussing her upcoming album with Hits Radio, the 35-year-old “Smile” singer was asked to comment on the 43-year-old rapper’s decision to run for president, saying that she will not be backing him. “What we’ve learned looking back is that the presidential job is best suited for someone with experience and that is a pro in their field,” Katy shared.
Despite thinking he isn’t fit to be president, Katy went on to praise Kanye as an artist. “I love Kanye, he is amazing,” Katy continued. “I just, you know, I love him as an artist.
And I think he’s an incredible disruptor as an artist and a conversation-maker as an artist. And that’s what I love the most about
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