• Born at The Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital in Santa Barbara, CA.
• Pierced the right side of nose by herself (safety pin+ice) when she was 13.
• Got ears pierced at Claires.
• Lived in California, Oklahoma, Arizona and Florida.
• At 9yrs, Katy was prophesied over that she would "sing before Kings and Presidents."
• Attended the Music Academy of Santa Barbara and studied classical opera.
• Took dance classes to learn swing, jitterbug and lindy hop.
• Given first guitar on 13th birthday from church youthgroup.
• First song written was "Trust In Me," which is on album and first single.

• Mom can speak fluent French and has a Portuguese background.
• Katy's aunt (mother's side) was a showgirl! She passed away before Katy met her.
• Brother David was born in Tulsa, OK!
• Parent's wedding anniversary is December 2, 1979.
• Dad was converted from a drug user to a Christian when he was 24 years old.
• Katy's the middle child and has the typical "middle child syndrome." ;)

-- RANDOM --

• Given a Beatles album for her 16th birthday. Her response? "I've heard of these guys!"
• The hospital Katy was born at no longer has a maternity ward!
• The first CD Katy bought was Incubus' "Make Yourself" album (Oct 1999).
• Was into the Christian boy band, Plus One!
• At 13, dressed up as a male to play a small solo in a theatre adaptation of "Fiddler On The Roof."
• First job was at the clothing store, "The Gap."
• Went to the Farmer's Market in Santa Barbara with her guitar and sang!
• Wrote or co-wrote all songs on "Katy Hudson."
• Loves McDonald's chicken mcnuggets with sweet n' sour sauce!
• Didn't see snow until she was 16!
• Katy was in Texas on 9/11.
• Saw the band Radiohead on June 29, 2001 in Santa Barbara!
• Moved to Los Angeles at 17 and shared an apartment with fellow artist, Jaci Velasquez.
• Like a typical teen, Katy babysat for the experience and money. :)