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 to Receive Gracies Impact Award From Alliance for Women in Media Foundation
hollywoodreporter.comKaty Perry will receive the Gracies Impact Award from the Alliance for Women in Media Foundation (AWMF) at the 45th annual Gracie Awards program, which will air live (albeit virtually) on AWMF’s Facebook page on Sept.
10. The Gracies Impact Award is presented to an artist who has made a positive impact on society through her music. Rachel Platten received the award in 2017, when she was coming off her rousing hit “Fight Song.” Perry has recorded her share of inspirational anthems, including “Firework,” “Roar” and “Rise.” The Gracies recognize exemplary programming created by, for and about women in radio, television and interactive media.
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