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’: Taniya Boatwright Gets A Surprise Call From Willie Spence After Revealing He Inspired Her To Audition
etcanada.comTaniya Boatwright explained how she was inspired by a former “American Idol” contestant as she auditioned for the judges during Sunday’s episode.
Boatwright, 17, from Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, belted out “A Change Is Gonna Come” by Sam Cooke, after sharing how she’d been bullied about her weight growing up and said she was inspired after seeing Willie Nelson audition for the show last season. READ MORE: Two ‘American Idol’ Season 20 Contestants Work At Funeral Homes Spence even surprised Boatwright with a video call before she entered the audition room, telling her: “Walk in that room with your head held high, and just make sure you stay true to yourself and believe in yourself throughout the whole competition.” After the teen sang the track, Luke Bryan praised her for the “solid” and “youthful” performance.
He shared, “I think you have tons of promise, I’m very proud of you,” as Katy Perry added that it was a “little restrained,” adding: “I know there’s more there.” READ MORE: TikTok Star Abigail Brooks Sweeps Her Way Through ‘American Idol’ Lionel Richie then said: “What you have is incredible potential,” telling her to work on her delivery, practice and then come back and see them.
Bryan and Perry both said “not yet for ‘Idol’.”Richie gave her a “yes,” so she had the confidence to return. Richie said, “Life begins at the end of your comfort zone. “From here forward we’ve got our eye on you, so come back to see us ok?”
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