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She was born in Santa Barbara, California
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Perry started singing lessonsat age 9.
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With her mom, Perry made several to Nashville to recording to record her album.
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She and Ballard were unable to find a record company willing to take them on.
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Perry released her first single "Ur So Gay."
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She got married to Russell Brand.
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Her career didn't take off til she released, "I Kissed A Girl."
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"Ultimately I want Katy Perry to be as much of a house hold name as Madonna," she told a magazine.