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.
Francisco Martin Shines With Harry Styles Cover on ‘American Idol’: Watch
billboard.comAmerican Idol moved to sunny Hawaii for Sunday night’s pre-recorded episode of Top 40 performances. And it was Francisco Martin who enjoyed one of the brightest moments.
The young hopeful shone with a performance of Harry Styles’ “Falling,” his delivery and the emotion in his voice a big hit with the judges.
Lionel Richie noted how calm the Filipino-American singer was when the young girls in the audience led a round of screams. This once-nervous performer is oozing confidence right now. “I was like, ‘is that Bruno Mars up there?’” Katy Perry quipped. “I like it.” Luke Bryan noted, “You’re figuring out how to be a real artist.
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