Katheryn Elizabeth Hudson (born October 25, 1984), better known by the stage name Katy Perry, is an American singer-songwriter, musician and actress. Born in Santa Barbara, California, and raised by Christian pastor parents; Perry grew up listening to only gospel music and sang in her local church as a child. After earning a GED during her freshman year of high school, she began to pursue a music career. She released a self-titled gospel album in 2001 as Katy Hudson which was deemed unsuccessful due to the closing of its record label that year. She later recorded an album with production team The Matrix and completed the majority of a solo album from 2004–2005, neither of which was released.

Background information
Origin.: October 25, 1984 (age 26),Santa Barbara, California,United States
Genres.: Pop, pop rock, dance-pop, electropop, europop
Years active.: 2001–present
Labels.: Red Hill (2001),Island (2003–2004),Columbia (2004–2006),Capitol (2007–present)
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Albums:
[2001] - Katy Hudson
[2008] - One Of The Boys [Japanese Bonus Tracks]
[2009] - The Matrix - The Matrix Feat. Katy Perry & Adam Longlands
[2010] - Teenage Dream

Singles
[2008] - Ur So Gay
[2008] - I Kissed A Girl
[2008] - Hot N Cold
[2009] - Thinking Of You
[2009] - Waking Up In Vegas
[2009] - 3Oh! 3 & Katy Perry - Starstrukk
[2010] - Timbaland with Katy Perry - If We Ever Meet Again
[Maxi CD] - California Gurls
[Promo Remixes 2010] - Teenage Dream