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 Reimagines Creedence Clearwater Revival Classic On ‘American Idol’
etcanada.comArthur Gunn shot his shot with a risky reimagining of a Creedence Clearwater Revival classic. RELATED: Dillon James Gets Big Smiles From ‘American Idol’ Judges Gunn reprised the performance he gave at his “American Idol” audition for Hollywood Week’s solo challenge.
The song: “Have You Ever Seen the Rain” by Creedence Clearwater Revival. The first big note that Gunn hit drew an audible “wow” from judge Katy Perry and put a smile on Lionel Richie’s face.
All three judges gave Gunn a standing ovation. RELATED: Katy Perry Comforts ‘American Idol’ Contestant You will remember Gunn’s audition wowed the “American Idol” judges, especially Luke Bryan.
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