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.
New Jersey’s Cole Hallman made an impressive showing during his audition for “American Idol”. In a sneak peek at the upcoming season premiere, Hallman performed Creedence Clearwater Revival’s classic “Lodi” for judges Katy Perry, Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan, leaving them impressed by his talent. “You can just hear your heart,” Perry said of Hallman’s performance. “Your heart is in your voice.” READ MORE: Just Sam Went ‘Broke’ Paying Off Her Record Label After ‘American Idol’ Win: ‘I Cannot Afford To Release Music’ The 22-year-old singer shared his recollection of his audition with his hometown newspaper, the Asbury Park Express. “It was pretty surreal to see all of them, especially Lionel Richie,” Hallman said. “He’s written so many great songs, it’s crazy to see him in person.
He looks so young. He’s like 60 years old [but] he looks 30 — it’s crazy.” The new season of “American Idol” kicks off Sunday, Feb.
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