“I grew up listening to gospel. That was the only thing that I had reference to because that was what my family was involved with.”

American singer, songwriter, and television personality

Katy Perry, born Katheryn Elizabeth Hudson, is an American singer, songwriter, and television personality. She is known for her influence on pop music and for a camp style that has helped define her public image. Her work in pop has made her a familiar figure well beyond the music industry. Vogue and Rolling Stone have called her the “Queen of Camp,” a label that reflects both her style and the theatrical quality often associated with her persona.