Katheryn Elizabeth Hudson (October 25, 1984), known by her stage name Katy Perry, is a Grammy nominated American singer-songwriter. She rose to prominence with her 2008 single "I Kissed a Girl" which has become a worldwide hit.She is known for her unconventional style of dress, often humoristic, bright in color and reminiscent of different decades, as well as her frequent use of fruit-shaped accessories, mainly watermelon as part of her outfits.She has a contralto vocal range.