Katy Perry had a Christian upbringing singing gospel music but her early singles in that style did not gain attention. She then changed her musical style and released the hit single "I Kissed a Girl" which launched her popularity. Unlike some artists who lose themselves, Katy remains true to herself and her Christian values while gaining fans through her confidence and individuality. She supports communities and causes such as gay marriage while promoting a message of empowerment through her music.

1. With the competition any artist faces in their quest for star dome, it’s important for them to
stand out. Some artists go crazy to capture the audience’s attention, but Katy Perry remains more
reserved and still has a strong following. She has the entertainment factor by being herself and exuding
confidence. Unlike other artists who pull out all of the stops in the quest to gain more fans and to be
more entertaining, they lose themselves in the process and do not stay true to themselves. Although it
may not be too apparent on the outside, Katy has stuck to her Christian values. God has led her to
produce music she loves and is entertaining to her fans. Growing up, Katy sang gospel music in her
church and her parents pushed her strongly towards singing Christian music. After her first gospel
single, that was not very successful and did not give her publicity, Katy turned around and changed her
style of music completely. In 2008 she published her first hit single, “I Kissed a Girl.” From then on,
Katy Perry was a hit. She goes through life with confidence which she exudes both on and off the
stage. She isn’t afraid to put herself out there, but does not go as far as other artists such as Kesha or
Lady Gaga. Artists like Lady Gaga, seem solely invested in themselves and their persona, whereas
Katy focuses on helping others. She supports the communities around her and is not afraid to voice her
opinion. Her emphasis on important issues gives those groups a voice. Her music has a light and fun
feel to it and is not about sex, drugs, or partying. Her respectful actions and way of presenting herself
tend to draw more people to follow her. She is very respectful to the audience she sings to. Although in
some ways she has a reserved personality, she still stands out with her performances and actions off
the stage. She supports individual’s rights, such as gay marriage, and stands for something bigger than
herself. Being an individual has pushed Katy further than she thought and has caused her to reach
more people in more ways. As she says in her latest song, “You’re gonna hear me roar,” shows her
determination and strive to be influential in this world of preconceived notions and stereotypical
opinions.
Katy Perry

2. Strong Christian and
God helped show her
she was meant to be a
singer

3. First singles were Christian Gospel, but
she didn’t get much attention.

6. And then light switch came on…

7. Gained
popularity
being
herself,
away
from the
singer her
parents
wanted
her to be.

8. I am who I am. Judge me.

9. Is proud
of who
she
believes
and
supports.
Promotes
equality.

11. Girl Power

12. Teaching others to be
individuals

14. There is a sense of normalcy portrayed in
Katy’s music unlike other artists she is
sometimes compared to.

15. Represents a new style and variety of her
music