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 Wows in First TV Performance of 'Daisies' on 'American Idol' Finale
etonline.com's grand season finale on Sunday was a big night for the show's contestants, and for Katy Perry as well.The songstress, who rocked a daisy-covered dress during the remotely shot finale, gave fans a debut performance of her new song, «Daisies,» shortly before a new winner was crowned.The beautifully colorful performance saw Perry — rocking a hot pink dress that showed off her growing baby bump — dancing on a psychedelic digital stage that changed and transformed using computer generated imagery while allowing her to interact with her virtual environment.The powerful song, mixed with the mind-bending visuals, created a stunning, emotional combination that truly felt like a series highlight.Perry teased the performance on Instagram before the
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