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.
‘American Idol”s Scarlet Ayliz Is Going To Hollywood With Her ‘Superstardom Commercial Voice’
etcanada.comSandwich artist Scarlet Ayliz stunned “American Idol” judges with an original song on Sunday’s episode. The 18-year-old contestant from Hartford, Connecticut, auditioned for “Idol” last season but unfortunately did not make it to Hollywood after earning a golden ticket.
This time, she’s back for another shot and sang original song “Bleeding” for judges Lionel Richie, Katy Perry, and Luke Bryan. READ MORE: ‘RHCP’ Offspring Compared To Cher In ‘American Idol’ Audition Ayliz sat behind the piano and belted out the lyrics to her original tune with a voice reminiscent of Alicia Keys.
She was praised by all three judges. “Super duper commercial-sounding voice!” Bryan raved. “Like superstardom commercial.” “Absolutely,” Richie agreed.
Perry added, “I don’t think we made a mistake last time,” and offered advice that Ayliz should “pick songs that stir emotions” like “that song that is Grandma’s favourite song.” READ MORE: Kelsie Dolin Brings Lionel Richie To Tears On ‘American Idol’ The “Roar” singer referenced Ayliz’s grandmother Mary, who was with her for the audition and just so happened to be a huge Richie fan.
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