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 Says Hearing Olivia Rodrigo Reference Her Music Makes Her Feel 'Old'
justjared.comKaty Perry‘s songs are still so influential! In a new interview with Out Magazine to discuss her upcoming Las Vegas residency, the 37-year-old performer opened up about what it’s been like hearing references to some of her biggest hits incorporated into newer tracks. Click inside to read more… When told that “a new generation of artists is inspired by her work,” Katy said it makes her feel “old” to see references to her lyrics in new songs. Olivia Rodrigo is a prime example, singing, “where’s my f–king teenage dream” on her track “brutal.” Fletcher also samples Katy‘s hit “I Kissed a Girl” on her song “girls girls girls.” “Old,” Katy laughed. “Honestly, old!
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