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.
Miranda Kerr Praises Katy Perry’s Return to Work 6 Weeks After Giving Birth to Daughter
usmagazine.comKaty Perry headed back to American Idol six weeks after giving birth — and her fiancé Orlando Bloom’s ex-wife, Miranda Kerr, couldn’t be prouder.“MUTHA MILKS is back to werk @americanidol and it’s udderly ridiculously MOO-ving already ” the “I Kissed a Girl” singer, 35, captioned a Thursday, October 8, Instagram slideshow in a cow-patterned dress and matching hat. “Not pictured: my pumping breaks. (Shout out to @csiriano for the incredible custom costume).”The Victoria’s Secret Angel, 37, commented on the Grammy nominee’s social media upload: “OMG you’re amazing.
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