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 stands out in bright green dress while receiving ceremonial key to Las Vegas Strip
dailymail.co.ukGlobal pop star Katy Perry couldn't contain her smile as she received a ceremonial key to the Las Vegas Strip inNevada on Wednesday afternoon.As she received the honor as well as proclamation of June 8 as Katy Perry Day in Clark County, the Firework hitmaker, 37, wore a figure-hugging lime green dress and matching open-toed heels.For the special occasion, she wore her dark tresses in a sleek top knot and a glamorous pair of drop earrings.
An honor: Pop star Katy Perry couldn't contain her smile as she received a ceremonial key to the Las Vegas Strip in Nevada on Wednesday afternoonWhile posing for photos, she held the massive key above her head, after speaking about her love for the city and her family roots there. 'It feels so natural to be here.
My aunt was a showgirl here, my grandma was a seamstress here, my dad grew up here he ended up being a chauffeur here, my parents here, they got married here, so it's only natural that I would be on the stage here eventually,' Perry gushed during the ceremony.She marveled: 'I did not know or think that I would be getting a key to the Strip!' Big day: As she received the honor as well as proclamation of June 8 as Katy Perry Day at the Resorts World Las Vegas, the 37-year-old singer wore a figure-hugging lime green dress and matching open-toed heels Beautiful: For the special occasion, she wore her dark tresses in a sleek top knot and a glamorous pair of drop earrings Beaming with pride: Perry pictured with (L-R) Resorts World Las Vegas President Scott Sibella, Tick Segerblom and John NelsonClark County Commissioner Tick Segerblom, Resorts World Las Vegas President Scott Sibella, and the Senior Vice President of Concerts West/AEG Presents John Nelson presented her with the.
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