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 Kanye West’s White House run could be “a little wild”
nme.comKaty Perry has opened up on Kanye West‘s presidential run, subtly suggesting that the rapper’s lack of experience in politics might prove to be a hindrance.The singer, who announced her fifth album ‘Smile’ today (July 10), spoke out after Kanye confirmed plans for a 2020 White House run last week.“Well I think, you know, what we’ve learned, looking back, is that the presidential job is best suited for someone with experience,” she told Hits Radio Breakfast.“And that is a pro in their field.
And I think we have seen and learned from experience, that when we don’t have pros in position, that it can get a little wild!”Politics aside, Katy was full of praise for Kanye as an artist.“I love Kanye!
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