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 Wants to 'Experience the World' Through Daughter Daisy's Eyes on Next World Tour (Exclusive)
etonline.comKaty Perry is looking forward to the future. While the 37-year-old singer is enjoying her current Las Vegas residency, she's ready to get back on the road.ET spoke with Perry on Wednesday at Resorts World Las Vegas as she was presented with the Key to the Las Vegas Strip by the Clark County commission to celebrate the success of her residency, Play.
June 8 was also declared «Katy Perry Day.» Additionally, the musician confirmed that eight more shows have been added to her residency for October, but after that, she isn't sure what her plans are.«If the demand is there, I'll just keep playing,» Perry said, adding that having a residency is «kind of like the pinnacle for the pop star.»Katy Perry holds up a ceremonial key to the Las Vegas Strip during a ceremony where she also received a proclamation of June 8 as Katy Perry Day at Resorts World Las Vegas on June 8, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada.Perry noted that she isn't sure how much longer she'll remain in one place, because she would still like to do a few more world tours — and for good reason. «I want to put out new music that would support those world tours because as much as it is fun to be like on one stage and having all these people from around the world come and visit me, I still need to come and visit you.
It’s important for me,» she explained.Perry's 1-year-old daughter, Daisy, whom she shares with Orlando Bloom, is playing a big part in her desire to jet off on tour, too. «I love traveling and now I get to take my daughter and I want to have that experience once again through her eyes,» she said.For now, Perry is thankful for the opportunity to continue playing her Vegas shows. «I’m grateful for it,» she gushed. «I think one of the keys to the show is that it's.
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