Katy Perry is her professional name. Her actual name is Katheryn Elizabeth Hudson. She is an American singer, songwriter, as well as a television judge on a music show. During her childhood, she was singing in church. When she was a teenager, she pursued a career in Gospel Music. Her debut album Kety Hudson was unsuccessful. In April 2007, she adopted the stage name Katy Perry, she signed a contract with Capitol Records. She rose to fame in 2008, with the release of Album One of the boys.
Her three subsequent albums have topped US Billboard 200. Perry has nine US Billboard Hot 100 number one singles and has received various awards including four Guinness World Records, five American music awards, five Billboard music awards, etc. Forbes included her in the list of highest-earning women in music from 2011 to 2019. She was one of the world’s best-selling artists. In 2018 Perry began serving as a judge on American Idol.
Here are Katy Perry’s 5 biggest Hot 100 hits of her career according to Billboard chart:
1. “DARK HORSE”
Climbed to No. 1 (four weeks)
Peak Date: February 8, 2014
2. “TEENAGE DREAM”
Climbed to No. 1 (two weeks)
Peak Date: September 18, 2010
3. “CALIFORNIA GURLS”
Climbed to No. 1 (six weeks)
Peak Date: June 19, 2010
4. “ROAR”
Climbed to No. 4 (two weeks)
Peak Date: September 14, 2013
5. “LAST FRIDAY NIGHT”
Climbed to No. 1 (two weeks)
Peak Date: August 27, 2011
