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.
Niall Horan Thanks Katy Perry For Shaping His Career
etcanada.comNiall Horan has credited Katy Perry for making him a global music star. RELATED: Niall Horan Shuts Down Hopes Of A One Direction Anniversary Reunion ‘For Now’ Horan originally came to fame after auditioning for U.K.
talent show “The X Factor” back in 2010. The Irish singer was selected to progress to the next round of the competition by a panel of judges, including guest judge Perry.
While appearing on SiriusXM’s “The Morning Mash Up” alongside Ashe, Horan was asked who it was that most helped to shape his career. “If Katy Perry didn’t put me through in my audition I wouldn’t be here.
That’s a fact. So Katy Perry is a good shout,” replied the former One Direction star. RELATED: Niall Horan Laughs At How One Fan Reached The Conclusion He Is
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