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 Which 'Smile' Song She's Excited for Her Daughter to Hear
justjared.comKaty Perry is opening up about her upcoming record, Smile. The 35-year-old pregnant “Teenage Dream” singer performed live and answered fan questions on Tuesday (July 28) as part of SiriusXM Hits 1 and The Pulse Virtual Celebrity Session. PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics of Katy Perry Katy performed songs from her upcoming new album Smile, while also talking about her new music, and what fans can expect.
During the special Celebrity Session, Katy opened up about what song she is most excited for her daughter to hear. “The last song on my record coming out August 28th, is a song called ‘What Makes a Woman’ and, you know, it’s a song about how you are going to have a tough time measuring what truly makes a woman because women are so many
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