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 is dishing on life as a mom! During an Instagram Live session on Thursday (January 28), the 36-year-old singer described how daughter Daisy “changed my life.” “She changed my life and still continues to change my life,” Katy shared with fans. Katy went on to share how she had to learn how to prioritize time with her 5-month-old daughter during her demanding schedule. “I think that you realize that when you become a mother… you just have to focus on being a mom,” Katy explained. “And it’s not because you don’t love other people, it’s not because of anything besides you just want to be a great mom.” “So a lot of stuff falls away when you become a mom and it is the best job in the world,” Katy continued. “I highly recommend it
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