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.
Alyssa Wray Shines With Whitney Houston Cover On ‘American Idol’, Got A DM From Jennifer Hudson
etcanada.comAlyssa Wray is giving her all with this Whitney Houston cover on “American Idol”. Wrapped in a shimmering gold gown, Wray delivered a powerful rendition of Houston’s “Greatest Love of All”.
The “American Idol” hopeful looked supremely comfortable on the stage, a large smile plastered across her face. RELATED: Wyatt Pike Drops Out Of ‘American Idol’ For Unknown Reason Wray’s cover earned plenty of audience applause and a positive reception from judges Katy Perry and Lionel Richie, plus guest judge and “American Idol” legend Paula Abdul. “You’re magnetic on stage.
There is no doubt about it,” Abdul told the contestant. “You look like a seasoned pro up there. I love how brave you are because it’s not easy to take on a song from Whitney Houston
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