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’ Singers Amaze The Judges With Covers Of Rihanna’s ‘Stay’
etcanada.comMonday’s new “American Idol” brought plenty of takes on Rihanna. The show saw a number of singers partnered up for duets of the pop star’s iconic single “Stay”, with impressive results all around.
First up were Willie Spence and Kya Moneé, whose duet of the song brought Katy Perry to tears. “I’m telling you, that was divine,” Lionel Richie said. “That was an experience.” RELATED: Funke Lagoke Collapses On Stage During ‘American Idol’ Performance Next up, Deshawn Goncalves and Madison Watkins showed off their instant musical chemistry with their rendition. “We have two very powerful voices,” Richie said.
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