Emily Fagan 11 minutes ago
Born on October 25, 1984, in Santa Barbara, California, Katheryn Elizabeth Hudson, known professionally as Katy Perry, has become a defining figure in contemporary pop music. Raised in a conservative household, she initially ventured into gospel music, releasing her debut album, Katy Hudson, in 2001, which did not achieve commercial success. Undeterred, Perry transitioned to secular music, adopting her mother’s maiden name to craft her stage persona.
Perry’s breakthrough came with her 2008 album, One of the Boys, featuring the chart-topping single “I Kissed a Girl,” which sparked both acclaim and controversy for its provocative themes. She solidified her pop icon status with the 2010 album Teenage Dream, becoming the first female artist to achieve five number-one hits from a single album on the Billboard Hot 100, including “California Gurls,” “Firework,” and “E.T.”
Throughout her career, Perry has released seven studio albums, with her latest, 143, debuting in September 2024. She has sold over 143 million records worldwide, making her one of the best-selling music artists in history. Her accolades include multiple American Music Awards, a Brit Award, and a Juno Award, reflecting her global impact on the music industry.
Beyond her musical achievements, Perry is renowned for her vibrant fashion sense, theatrical performances, and philanthropic efforts, particularly in support of LGBTQ+ rights and children’s education. Her dynamic presence and ability to reinvent herself continue to captivate audiences worldwide, solidifying her legacy as a pop powerhouse.
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“365” (with Zedd) – Non-album single (2019)
“Act My Age” – Witness (2017)
“A Cup of Coffee” – One of the Boys (2008)
“Bigger than Me” – Witness (2017)
“Birthday” – Prism (2013)
“Black and Gold” – One of the Boys (Platinum Australian Tour Edition) / The Hello Katy Australian Tour EP (2008)
“Bon Appétit” (featuring Migos) – Witness (2017)
“Brick by Brick” – MTV Unplugged (2009)
“By the Grace of God” – Prism (2013)
“California Gurls” (featuring Snoop Dogg) – Teenage Dream (2010)
“Chained to the Rhythm” (featuring Skip Marley) – Witness (2017)
“Champagne Problems” – Smile (2020)
“Choose Your Battles” – Prism (2013)
“Circle the Drain” – Teenage Dream (2010)
“Con Calma” (Remix) – Non-album single (2019)
“Cozy Little Christmas” – Non-album single (2018)
“Cry About It Later” – Smile (2020)
“Daisies” – Smile (2020)
“Daisy Bell (Bicycle Built for Two)” – The Gay Nineties Old Tyme Music: Daisy Bell (2014)
“Dance With the Devil” – Witness (2017)
“Dark Horse” (featuring Juicy J) – Prism (2013)
“Déjà Vu” – Witness (2017)
“Double Rainbow” – Prism (2013)
“Dressin’ Up” – Teenage Dream: The Complete Confection (2012)
“Electric” – Promotional single release for Pokémon25 (2021)
“Electric Feel” – One of the Boys (Platinum Australian Tour Edition) / The Hello Katy Australian Tour EP (2008)
“E.T.” – Teenage Dream (2010)
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“Faith Won’t Fail” – Katy Hudson (2001)
“Feels” – Funk Wav Bounces Vol. 1 (2017)
“Fingerprints” – One of the Boys (2008)
“Firework” – Teenage Dream (2010)
“Ghost” – Prism (2013)
“Gimme Gimme” – 143 (2024)
“Growing Pains” – Katy Hudson (2001)
“Hackensack” – MTV Unplugged (2009)
“Harleys in Hawaii” – Smile (2019)
“Hey Hey Hey” – Witness (2017)
“High On Your Supply” – Smile (2020)
“Hot n Cold” – One of the Boys (2008)
“Hummingbird Heartbeat” – Teenage Dream (2010)
“I Kissed a Girl” – One of the Boys (2008)
“I Think I’m Ready” – One of the Boys (Platinum Australian Tour Edition) / The Hello Katy Australian Tour EP (2008)
“If You Can Afford Me” – One of the Boys (2008)
“If We Ever Meet Again” (Timbaland featuring Katy Perry) – Shock Value II (2010)
“I’m Still Breathing” – One of the Boys (2008)
“Immortal Flame” – Final Fantasy Brave Exvius (2018)
“International Smile” – Prism (2013)
“Into Me You See” – Witness (2017)
“It Takes Two” – Prism (2013)
“Last Call” – Katy Hudson (2001)
“Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.)” – Teenage Dream (2010)
“Legendary Lovers” – Prism (2013)
“Legends Never Die” (Ferras featuring Katy Perry) – Ferras (2014)
“Lost” – Ur So Gay (EP) / One of the Boys (2007)
“Love Me” – Prism (2013)
“Mannequin” – One of the Boys (2008)
“Mind Maze” – Witness (2017)
“Miss You More” – Witness (2017)
“My Own Monster” – Katy Hudson (2001)
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“Naturally” – Katy Hudson (2001)
“Never Really Over” – Smile (2019)
“Never Worn White” – Smile – Fan Edition (2020)
“Not Like the Movies” – Teenage Dream (2010)
“Not the End of the World” – Smile (2020)
“One of the Boys” – One of the Boys (2008)
“Only Love” – Smile (2020)
“Part of Me” – Teenage Dream: The Complete Confection (2012)
“Peacock” – Teenage Dream (2010)
“Pearl” – Teenage Dream (2010)
“Pendulum” – Witness (2017)
“Piercing” – Katy Hudson (2001)
“Power” – Witness (2017)
“Resilient” – Smile (2020)
“Rise” – Non-album single (2016)
“Roar” – Prism (2013)
“Roulette” – Witness (2017)
“Save as Draft” – Witness (2017)
“Search Me” – Katy Hudson (2001)
“Self Inflicted” – One of the Boys (2008)
“Simple” – The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants (2005)
“Small Talk” – Smile – Fan Edition (2019)
“Smile” – Smile (2020)
“Smile” (featuring Diddy) – Smile – Vinyl Edition (2020)
“Spiritual” – Prism (2013)
“Spit” – Katy Hudson (2001)
“Starstrukk” (3OH!3 featuring Katy Perry) – Want (2009)
“Swish Swish” (featuring Nicki Minaj) – Witness (2017)
T- V
“Teary Eyes” – Smile (2020)
“Teenage Dream” – Teenage Dream (2010)
“Tucked” – Smile (2020)
“The One That Got Away” – Teenage Dream (2010)
“Thinking of You” – One of the Boys (2008)
“This Is How We Do” – Prism (2013)
“This Moment” – Prism (2013)
“Trust in Me” – Katy Hudson (2001)
“Tsunami” – Witness (2017)
“Ur So Gay” – Ur So Gay (EP) / One of the Boys (2007)
“Unconditionally” – Prism (2013)
“Use Your Love” – Ur So Gay (EP) (2007)
“Waking Up in Vegas” – One of the Boys (2008)
“Waving Through a Window” – Dear Evan Hansen (deluxe edition) (2018)
“Walking on Air” – Prism (2013)
“What Makes a Woman” – Smile (2020)
“When There’s Nothing Left” – Katy Hudson (2001)
“White Christmas” – Winter Songs (2008)
“Who Am I Living For?” – Teenage Dream (2010)
“Who You Love” (John Mayer featuring Katy Perry) – Paradise Valley (2013)
“Wide Awake” – Teenage Dream: The Complete Confection (2012)
“Witness” – Witness (2017)
“Woman’s World” – 143 (2024)
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Emily Fagan
Emily Fagan grew up in the town of Burford in Oxfordshire, England. She was raised on Progressive Rock music. She is currently writing a book on the history of Charles The Great and the impact of the Carolingian Renaissance.