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.
Cecil Ray Is Joined By Jimmie Allen For ‘Freedom Was A Highway’ Duet On ‘American Idol’
etcanada.comCecil Ray received some constructive criticism from the “American Idol” judges Sunday. The contestant belted out Tracy Lawrence’s 2004 hit “Paint Me A Birmingham” before being joined by Jimmie Allen to sing his and Brad Paisley’s track “Freedom Was A Highway”.
The pair bonded over being fathers and having financial struggles, with Ray telling Allen: “It’s not easy, I can tell you that much.
I mean, financially, I’m not where I wanna be.” RELATED: Alyssa Wray Nails Carrie Underwood Cover Before Belting Out Stunning Duet With Katharine McPhee On ‘Idol’ Katy Perry, Lionel Richie, and Luke Bryan encouraged Ray to open up more and be more confident on stage after the performances. “Cecil, you’re the underdog here.
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