Katheryn Elizabeth Hudson (born October 25, 1984), known professionally as Katy Perry, is an American singer, songwriter, and television judge. After singing in church during her childhood, she pursued a career in gospel music as a teenager.
Perry signed with Red Hill Records and released her debut studio album Katy Hudson under her birth name in 2001, which was commercially unsuccessful. She moved to Los Angeles the following year to venture into secular music after Red Hill ceased operations and she subsequently began working with producers Glen Ballard, Dr. Luke, and Max Martin.
After adopting the stage name Katy Perry and being dropped by The Island Def Jam Music Group and Columbia Records, she signed a recording contract with Capitol Records in April 2007.
‘AGT’ Alum Yoli Mayor Makes A Musical Comeback During Her ‘American Idol’ Audition, Sings An Original Song
etcanada.comFive years have passed since “America’s Got Talent” alum Yoli Mayor appeared on the competitive reality TV show and, now, the singer is making a comeback with her “American Idol” Season 20 audition. READ MORE: Christian Guardino Has The ‘American Idol’ Judges On Their Feet After Jaw-Dropping Performance Mayor’s televised singing journey began in 2017 when she auditioned for “AGT” and was immediately stopped during her performance by judge Simon Cowell because she appeared too “old-fashioned” for her young age.
She went on to sing a second song for her audition, as seen in the video below, and made it though all the way to the semi-finals with fellow “Idol” Season 20 contestant, Christian Guardino.
Today, at age 26, Mayor has completely re-branded herself, ditching her “AGT” audition’s formal black gown for a comfy yet stylish jumpsuit and trades her then long locks for a short purple hairdo.
For her “Idol” audition, the Miami singer channels her Cuban roots with an original song titled “Beautiful, Broken Things” instead of opting for a traditional cover.
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