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 Video Vanguard Award & Perform Medley at MTV VMAs 2024
justjared.comKaty Perry is receiving the Video Vanguard Award! The 39-year-old “Woman’s World” superstar will receive the coveted award and perform a career-spanning medley of her biggest hits live at the 2024 MTV VMAs on Wednesday, September 11 at 8 p.m.
ET at the UBS Arena in New Jersey. It marks her return to the MTV stage for the first time since 2017 when she acted as both host and performer, delivering a performance of “Swish Swish” with Nicki Minaj. Keep reading to find out more… “Katy is a musical powerhouse and true pop culture icon.
With her game changing creative vision, she has become a global phenomenon and taken over the world’s biggest stages. Katy’s prowess will be on full display LIVE on the VMAs with a can’t-miss, career-encompassing performance celebrating her biggest moments and chart-topping hits,” said Bruce Gillmer, President of Music, Music Talent, Programming & Events, Paramount and Chief Content Officer, Music, Paramount+, in a statement.
Recipients from the past few years include Shakira, Nicki Minaj, Missy Elliot, Jennifer Lopez, P!nk and Rihanna.
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