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 Trends After Performing 'Firework' At Celebrating America Inauguration Event
justjared.comKaty Perry is all social media is talking about following her explosive performance during the Celebrating America television event, which aired on Wednesday night (January 20) from Washington, D.C.
The 35-year-old singer belted a rendition of her song “Firework” while fireworks exploded over The Washington Monument, welcoming in a new administration to power.
Fans online couldn’t stop raving about Katy‘s performance, which saw her in a gorgeous head to toe to fingers white ensemble from Thom Browne. “i cannot believe katy perry is the first queen of USA omg,” one fan wrote, while another added, “katy perry is so powerful omg she ate that up.” Another fan said, “Did you know that KATY PERRY invented fireworks?
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