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.
Barefoot Diva Cassandra Coleman Wows ‘American Idol’ Judges With Incredible Aurora Cover
etcanada.comCassandra Coleman showed off her unique voice once again on “American Idol”. Judges Katy Perry, Luke Bryan, and Lionel Richie — who was watching from home for Sunday’s episode, due to COVID-19 exposure — loved Coleman’s cover of Aurora’s “Running With Wolves”.
RELATED: Caleb Kennedy Takes A Risk On ‘American Idol’ With Original Song The 24-year-old took to the stage barefoot to deliver the stunning performance, with the judges giving her a standing ovation at the end of the track.
Coleman’s efforts definitely paid off as she was among the first 10 of this year’s Top 24 to be announced Sunday. The final contestants will be confirmed Monday.
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