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.
Alex Miller Puts A Spin On Merle Haggard For ‘American Idol’, Gets Invite To Perform At The Grand Ole Opry
etcanada.comAlex Miller is back on “American Idol” with his smooth country voice. The high school student hit the stage to perform Merle Haggard’s “Silver Wings” with a twist of his own.
But was it enough to save him during Hollywood Week? “Good job buddy,” judge Luke Bryan told him as he left the stage. Then in a softer voice to Katy Perry, added, “he’s hard not to watch.” “I think it was maybe performance,” the “Fireworks” singer responded. “He is doing all the bends and losing the beauty,” Bryan agreed, to which Perry said, “It wasn’t a great performance.” Fans will have to tune in on Sunday and Monday night to find out who will make it to the Top 24.
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