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.
Arthur Gunn Impresses With Bon Iver Cover on ‘Mother’s Day’ Edition of ‘American Idol’: Watch
billboard.comArthur Gunn continues to win hearts with his impressive American Idol run. But there’s one person who has always been in his corner: his mom.
During Sunday’s Mother’s Day edition, Gunn delivered another standout performance with a cover of Bon Iver’s “Hey, Ma,” with his mom looking on.
The Kathmandu, Nepal-born artist’s stunning, matured vocals had judges Katy Perry, Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan suitably gobsmacked. “You’re spoiling us,” Bryan enthused afterwards. "You never have a bad performance.” Richie chimed in, “You could actually sing the phone book.
And when I say that, I mean it as a compliment.” There’s much more to come. “Enjoy the ride,” the veteran singer said, “it’s going to be a great journey.” Perry, looking happy and
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