Katy Perry is an American singer, songwriter, and television personality known for her influence on pop music.
Dubbed the 'Queen of Camp' by Vogue and Rolling Stone, Perry is celebrated for her unique artistic style.
Her album 'Teenage Dream' is considered one of the defining LPs of a new golden age in mega-pop.
Biography
Early Life
Katheryn Elizabeth Hudson, known professionally as Katy Perry, was born on October 25, 1984, in Santa Barbara, California. Raised in a strict Pentecostal household by her parents, Mary Christine and Maurice Keith Hudson, Perry's early life was heavily influenced by her family's religious beliefs. She moved frequently across the country as her parents established churches, which led to a challenging childhood marked by financial struggles. Despite these hardships, Perry developed a passion for music, primarily listening to gospel until she discovered secular music through friends. This exposure sparked her interest in songwriting and performance.
Career
Perry's music career began with her debut album, "Katy Hudson," released in 2001, but it was her 2008 album "One of the Boys" that catapulted her to fame, featuring hits like "I Kissed a Girl" and "Hot N Cold." She continued to dominate the pop music scene with subsequent albums, including the critically acclaimed "Teenage Dream," which solidified her status as a pop icon. Over the years, Perry has received numerous accolades, including Billboard Music Awards and MTV Video Music Awards, and has been recognized as one of the most influential figures in pop music. Her artistic style, often described as campy and colorful, has earned her the title of the "Queen of Camp" from various media outlets.
Legacy
Katy Perry's impact on pop music is undeniable, with her songs being described as some of the most recognizable and iconic in pop history. She has been named the "Queen of Pop" by several publications and is credited with shaping the sound of pop radio in the 2010s. Perry's influence extends beyond music; she is also recognized as a savvy businesswoman and a global phenomenon, making her one of the richest and most influential pop stars today. Her legacy continues to inspire new generations of artists and fans alike.
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Discography
The Ones That Got the Plays2026
- 1.The One That Got Away3:47
- 2.Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.)3:50
- 3.California Gurls3:54
- 4.Teenage Dream3:47
- 5.Dark Horse3:32
- 6.Legendary Lovers3:44
- 7.bandaids3:08
- 8.Wide Awake3:40
- 9.Firework3:49
- 10.Thinking of You4:06
- 11.Roar3:42
- 12.Hot n Cold3:40
- 13.I Kissed a Girl2:59
- 14.E.T.3:26
- 15.Part of Me3:35
- 16.Harleys in Hawaii3:05
- 17.Never Really Over3:43
- 18.Unconditionally3:48
- 19.Bon Appétit3:47
- 20.Chained to the Rhythm3:57
- 21.Waking Up in Vegas3:19
- 22.Birthday3:37
1432024
- 1.WOMAN’S WORLD2:43
- 2.GIMME GIMME2:57
- 3.GORGEOUS3:17
- 4.I’M HIS, HE’S MINE3:18
- 5.CRUSH2:57
- 6.LIFETIMES3:12
- 7.ALL THE LOVE3:15
- 8.NIRVANA2:51
- 9.ARTIFICIAL2:43
- 10.TRUTH2:57
- 11.WONDER3:24
Katy CATalog Collector’s Edition Boxset2023
- 1.One of the Boys4:08
- 2.I Kissed a Girl3:00
- 3.Waking Up in Vegas3:19
- 4.Thinking of You4:06
- 5.Mannequin3:17
- 6.Ur So Gay3:37
- 7.Hot n Cold3:40
- 8.If You Can Afford Me3:18
- 9.Lost4:16
- 10.Self Inflicted3:26
- 11.I’m Still Breathing3:49
- 12.Fingerprints3:45
- 13.A Cup of Coffee4:17
- 14.I Think I’m Ready2:36
- 15.Teenage Dream3:47
- 16.Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.)3:50
- 17.California Gurls3:54
- 18.Firework3:47
- 19.Peacock3:51
- 20.Circle the Drain4:32
- 21.The One That Got Away3:47
- 22.E.T.3:26
- 23.Who Am I Living For?4:08
- 24.Pearl4:07
- 25.Hummingbird Heartbeat3:32
- 26.Not Like the Movies4:01
- 27.The One That Got Away (acoustic)4:19
- 28.Part of Me3:36
- 29.Wide Awake3:40
- 30.Dressin’ Up3:43
- 31.E.T.3:50
- 32.Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.)3:58
- 33.Tommie Sunshine’s Megasix Smash‐Up7:03
- 34.Roar3:43
- 35.Legendary Lovers3:44
- 36.Birthday3:35
- 37.Walking on Air3:42
- 38.Unconditionally3:48
- 39.Dark Horse3:35
- 40.This Is How We Do3:24
- 41.International Smile3:47
- 42.Ghost3:23
- 43.Love Me3:52
- 44.This Moment3:46
- 45.Double Rainbow3:51
- 46.By the Grace of God4:27
- 47.Spiritual4:35
- 48.It Takes Two3:54
- 49.Choose Your Battles4:27
Smile2020
- 1.Never Really Over3:43
- 2.Cry About It Later3:10
- 3.Teary Eyes3:03
- 4.Daisies2:54
- 5.Resilient3:08
- 6.Not the End of the World2:59
- 7.Smile2:47
- 8.Champagne Problems3:16
- 9.Tucked3:07
- 10.Harleys in Hawaii3:05
- 11.Only Love3:19
- 12.What Makes a Woman2:11
Witness2017
- 1.Witness4:11
- 2.Hey Hey Hey3:35
- 3.Roulette3:19
- 4.Swish Swish4:03
- 5.Déjà vu3:18
- 6.Power3:46
- 7.Mind Maze4:08
- 8.Miss You More3:54
- 9.Chained to the Rhythm3:58
- 10.Tsunami3:23
- 11.Bon appétit3:48
- 12.Bigger Than Me4:01
- 13.Save as Draft3:49
- 14.Pendulum4:00
- 15.Into Me You See4:24
The Prismatic World Tour Live2015
- 1.Roar
- 2.Part of Me
- 3.Wide Awake
- 4.This Moment / Love Me
- 5.Dark Horse
- 6.E.T.
- 7.Legendary Lovers
- 8.I Kissed a Girl
- 9.Hot n Cold
- 10.International Smile
- 11.By the Grace of God
- 12.The One That Got Away / Thinking of You
- 13.Unconditionally
- 14.Walking on Air
- 15.It Takes Two
- 16.This Is How We Do / Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.)
- 17.Teenage Dream
- 18.California Gurls
- 19.Birthday
- 20.Firework
- 21.Behind the Scenes
- 22.Stage Build Time Lapse
- 23.Crew Tidbits
PRISM2013
- 1.Roar3:44
- 2.Legendary Lovers3:44
- 3.Birthday3:35
- 4.Walking on Air3:42
- 5.Unconditionally3:49
- 6.Dark Horse3:36
- 7.This Is How We Do3:24
- 8.International Smile3:48
- 9.Ghost3:23
- 10.Love Me3:53
- 11.This Moment3:47
- 12.Double Rainbow3:52
- 13.By the Grace of God4:29
Teenage Dream / One of the Boys2012
- 1.Teenage Dream3:48
- 2.Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.)3:51
- 3.California Gurls3:56
- 4.Firework3:48
- 5.Peacock3:52
- 6.Circle the Drain4:33
- 7.The One That Got Away3:47
- 8.E.T.3:27
- 9.Who Am I Living For?4:09
- 10.Pearl4:08
- 11.Hummingbird Heartbeat3:32
- 12.Not Like the Movies4:01
- 13.One of the Boys4:08
- 14.I Kissed a Girl3:00
- 15.Waking Up in Vegas3:19
- 16.Thinking of You4:06
- 17.Mannequin3:17
- 18.Ur So Gay3:37
- 19.Hot n Cold3:40
- 20.If You Can Afford Me3:18
- 21.Lost4:16
- 22.Self Inflicted3:26
- 23.I’m Still Breathing3:49
- 24.Fingerprints3:45
Teenage Dream2010
- 1.Teenage Dream3:48
- 2.Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.)3:51
- 3.California Gurls3:55
- 4.Firework3:48
- 5.Peacock3:52
- 6.Circle the Drain4:33
- 7.The One That Got Away3:47
- 8.E.T.3:26
- 9.Who Am I Living For?4:09
- 10.Pearl4:08
- 11.Hummingbird Heartbeat3:32
- 12.Not Like the Movies4:01
One of the Boys2008
- 1.One of the Boys4:08
- 2.I Kissed a Girl3:00
- 3.Waking Up in Vegas3:19
- 4.Thinking of You4:06
- 5.Mannequin3:17
- 6.Ur So Gay3:37
- 7.Hot n Cold3:40
- 8.If You Can Afford Me3:18
- 9.Lost4:16
- 10.Self Inflicted3:26
- 11.I’m Still Breathing3:49
- 12.Fingerprints3:45
- 13.I Think I’m Ready2:37
Katy Hudson2001
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Thinking of the One That Got Away2026
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Camp Katy2020
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Scorpio SZN2020
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Empowered2020
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Cosmic Energy2020
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E.T. Remixes2011
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The One That Got Away: The Remixes2011
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California Gurls: The Remixes2010
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Teenage Dream: Remixes2010
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The Hello Katy Australian Tour EP2009
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MTV Unplugged2009
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Waking Up in Vegas: The Remixes2009
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Hot N Cold: Remixes2008
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Ur So Gay2007
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Label
- Record label
- Pamplin Music
- Record label
- The Island Def Jam Music Group
- Record label
- Columbia Records
- Record label
- Capitol Records
- Record label
- Island Records
Achievements
- Award
- Billboard Music Award for Top Hot 100 Artist
- Award
- Billboard Music Award for Spotlight
- Award
- Billboard Music Award for Top Female Artist
- Award
- Special Achievement Award
- Award
- American Music Award for Favorite Pop/Rock Female Artist
- Award
- Favorite Adult Contemporary New Artiste
- Award
- American Music Award for Single of the Year
- Award
- BRIT Award for International Female Solo Artist
- Award
- Juno Award for International Album of the Year
- Award
- MTV Video Music Award for Video of the Year
- Award
- MTV Video Music Award for Best Collaboration
- Award
- MTV Video Music Award for Best Art Direction
- Award
- MTV Video Music Award for Best Female Video
- Award
- Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award
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Identifiers & aliases
Also known as: Katheryn Elizabeth Hudson, Katheryn Hudson, Katheryn Perry, Katy Hudson, Katy Pery, ケイティ・ペリー
Katheryn Elizabeth Hudson, known professionally as Katy Perry, is an American singer, songwriter, and television personality. Known for her influence on pop music and her camp style, she has been dubbed the "Queen of Camp" by Vogue and Rolling Stone.
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