bio

Birth name Katheryn Elizabeth Hudson
Born October 25, 1984 (1984-10-25) (age 24)
Santa Barbara, California[1]
Genre(s) Pop rock, pop, teen pop, Christian[2]
Occupation(s) Singer-songwriter, actress
Instrument(s) Vocals, guitar
Voice type(s) Contralto[3]
Years active 2001–present
Label(s) Capitol Music Group



Katheryn Elizabeth Hudson (October 25, 1984), known by her stage name as Katy Perry, is an American singer-songwriter. Perry rose to prominence with her 2008 single "I Kissed a Girl" which has become a worldwide hit.[4] She is known for her unconventional style of dress, often humorous, bright in color, and reminiscent of different decades, as well as her frequent use of fruit-shaped accessories, mainly watermelon as part of her outfits.[5] Perry has a contralto vocal range.[3]

Contents [hide]
1 Biography
1.1 Early life
2 Career
2.1 One of the Boys (2008-present)
3 Controversies
4 Discography
5 Awards and nominations
6 References
7 External links