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.
'The Voice': Ariana Grande Breaks Out Her Spot-On Celine Dion Impression
etonline.comAriana Grande is an impressive vocalist in her own right. But did you know she's also pretty incredible at impersonating other famous singers?Ari broke out her infamous Celine Dion impression on on Monday, after 17-year-old Xavier Cornell performed his cover of Katy Perry's «Teenage Dream.»«I thought that was a really beautiful take on that song,» she raved.
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