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 patriotic microphones ahead of Joe Biden's star-studded inauguration
mirror.co.ukKaty Perry has joined a whole host of stars who will be performing at the celebrations for Joe Biden's inauguration on Wednesday.
The pop princess, 36, is set to make a live performance for fans who will tune into the broadcast of Celebrating America, which will be hosted by actor Tom Hanks.
The show is set to air after Mr Biden is sworn in as the 46th president of the United States in Washington, DC at noon UK time (5pm UTC), alongside his vice-president Kamala Harris.
And the mother-of-one has added her own special touch to the celebrations as she gears up to perform for the crowd - alongside John Legend and Demi Lovato.
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