Katy Perry: Gospel Singer to Pseudo-Gay Icon

Katy Perry: Gospel Singer to Pseudo-Gay Icon

Katy Hudson and Katy Perry are one and the same person. However, from the albums that have been released under these two names, you will observe a stark contrast. It is another Dr. Jeckyll-and-Mr. Hyde scenario where well-behaved mistress meets rebellion. In the case of American pop star Katy Perry, the road to perdition seems to be the more enticing path, at least for the meantime.

Katy Perry was born in a Santa Barbara, California home in October 1984. With loving and doting Christian pastor parents, Katy knew God and His love at an early age. Her singing talent was maximized in the church choir where she sang gospel songs from age 9 to 17. That was the only music exposure she had since her mother banned her from listening to other kinds of music.

When Katy was 16 years old in 2001, she signed under Red Hill Records and released a self-titled album namely, Katy Hudson. Katy had a promising career as a Christian artist with song lyrics that were so personal and genuine and a voice so distinct.

You will find that in a lot of Christian families, pastor’s kids are more often than not, the ones who Satan lures. In the year 2007, Katy changed her stage name to Katy Perry and released her first internet single “Ur So Gay” which received attention in spite of not topping the charts. Her second single entitled “I Kissed a Girl” rocked the world. The controversy that followed after the song’s release has not fizzled to this day and Katy Perry remains under scrutiny by gay groups as well as the Christian community for her songs.

This august 2010, Katy Perry will release a new album with the title “Teenage Dream.” It is expected to top the Billboard charts once again. As to Katy Perry’s spiritual condition, no one can tell. Stardom may have brought her to the worldly environment that she is in today, but the same stardom can also be the triggering force that will pave the way back home to her Christian roots. Only time will tell.

Katy Perry Stardom

Katy Perry Stardom

What is the buzz about this young American singer, songwriter and musician made famous for her song “I Kissed A Girl (and I Liked It)?” The voice behind the chart-topping song is Katheryn Elizabeth Hudson, more popularly known as Katy Perry. She was born on October 25, 1984 in Santa Barbara, California. Ironically, she is a child who grew in a Christian home with pastor parents to boot. The only music exposure she received was gospel music. For most of her childhood, from age 9 to 17, she sang gleefully in the church choir.

Katy Perry pursued a career in music when she was in first year high school. In fact, in 2001, she released a self-titled solo album. At that time, she carried the name Kay Hudson. The record label of her album closed that year.

It was in the year 2007 when Katy Perry worked with Capitol Music Group and used the stage name that she is popularly known as today. She released her very first single in the internet entitled “Ur So Gay” in November of that year. Although that song did not hit the charts, it got Katy the attention she needed. It was her second song that catapulted her to stardom. “I Kissed a Girl” was released in 2008 and topped all international charts.

Aside from her songs, Katy is most noticeable for her unconventional style with fancy dresses that come in a variety of vintage colors and adornments. Her dresses seem to represent different eras. Katy uses many fruit-shaped accessories and admits to watermelon as her favorite fruit. Her hit single “I Kissed a Girl” is part of her first mainstream album entitled “One of the Boys.” In August 2010, Katy Perry will launch her next album to be titled “Teenage Dream.”