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's Black Wig for 'American Idol' Taping Is the Ultimate Throwback!
justjared.comKaty Perry has gone back to her roots! Well, kind of. The 36-year-old singer and new mom took to her Instagram on Sunday (December 13) to share a bunch of photos while sporting a black wig. PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics of Katy Perry “M
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