Katheryn Elizabeth Hudson was born in Santa Barbara, California, USA, on October 25, 1984.
Perry is her Mother's maiden name.
The middle child of two pastors, Perry grew up listening to gospel music and singing in church. her first CD, a Christian gospel album was released in 2001,
Katy Perry's 2008 single "I Kissed a Girl" became a worldwide hit topping the charts in more than 20 countries, including the United States, Canada, United Kingdom
and Australia.
