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.
Carrie Underwood spills the beans on her ‘big problem’ as a judge on American Idol
nypost.comCarrie Underwood prepares to take Katy Perry’s seat on the “American Idol” judging panel, the country superstar confessed a challenge she will face.When asked what kind of judge she would be on the popular singing competition show, she admitted, “I do have a big problem … I can’t lie.”“I feel like I’ll be very honest but hopefully constructive and encouraging,” Underwood told “Good Morning America,” ahead of her debut.Underwood added that although she’ll be honest, she won’t be “too tough” on the “American Idol” contestants.“Just ask my kids,” she quipped, as she referred to her two sons, whom she shares with her husband, former NHL center, Mike Fisher.The “Before He Cheats” singer reflected on how she feels returning to “American Idol” after she won the fourth season of the competition show in 2005.“It feels like home,” Underwood said. “There are so many people that even still work on the show that were there when I was a contestant.”“I feel like being on both sides of the coin, I’ll be able to hopefully offer some insight, and help. . . . “The official announcement was made on Thursday morning, revealing that Underwood will be Katy Perry’s replacement on the next season of “American Idol.”“This upcoming season marks 20 years since Carrie won America’s hearts on ‘Idol’ and launched her successful multi-GRAMMY Award-winning career.
As a former Idol and dynamic musical force, she brings a remarkably unique perspective to one of the most popular shows on television,” Craig Erwich, President of Disney Television Group, said in a press release.“This is a full-circle moment both for the show and audiences at home who have been tuning in for over two decades.
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