1. Who is She ? Katy Perry, is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and entrepreneur

2. When Was she Born ? She was born and raised in Santa Barbara, California. Having had very little exposure to mainstream pop music in her childhood

3. DESCRIBE THE LIFE HISTORY OF THE SINGER she pursued a career in gospel music as a teen and released her debut self-titled studio album. She also recorded a second solo album which never received release. In 2007, she signed with Capitol Records and adopted her current stage name.gospel musicself-titled studio albumCapitol Records Her commercial breakthrough came when she released her first mainstream studio album One of the Boys (2008). This was preceded by the release of her single "I Kissed a Girl". Other singles included "Hot n Cold", "Thinking of You" and "Waking Up in Vegas".One of the BoysI Kissed a GirlHot n ColdThinking of YouWaking Up in Vegas

4. Who Inspired Her? Her mother was one of the largest supporters in the beginning of her career

5. What made her famous ? the songs made her famous "I Kissed a Girl" and "Hot n Cold". Establishing her image was one of the immediate concerns of her management. A campaign was started in November 2007 with the release of the video to "Ur So Gay", aimed at introducing her to the music market. A digital EP led by "Ur So Gay" was later released to create online buzz and press story.This was a successful move that brought Perry to the attention of Madonna, who mentioned her on KISS FM and KRQ's JohnJay & Rich morning show in Arizona.

6. What are her achievements ? Katy was nominated a Grammy in 2009 for "Best Female Pop Vocal Performance" for her song "I Kissed a Girl". In 2010 she was nominated a Grammy for "Best Female Pop Vocal Performance" for her song "Hot N Cold". In 2011 her album Teenage Dream was nominated for two Grammys "Album of the Year" & "Best Pop Vocal Album". Also in 2011 her song "Teenage Dream" was nominated for the "Best Female Pop Vocal Performance". Also her song "California Girls ft. Snoop Dog" was nominated for "Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals". Lastly in 2012 Katy's song "Firework" is nominated for 2 Grammys "Record of the Year" & "Best Pop Solo Performance".

7. Famous Song Of the Singer. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u uwfgXD8qV8