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.
Here's Why 'American Idol' Isn't Airing a New Episode Tonight
justjared.comFans hoping to catch a brand new episodes of American Idol on ABC tonight may be disappointed to learn that there is no new episode available.
Episode 16 of American Idol Season 19 is not airing on Sunday evening (April 25), so fans will have to wait a little longer to see Lionel Richie, Katy Perry and Luke Bryan in action along with the remaining Top 9 contestants still in the competition. Click inside to find out why… So why isn’t American Idol on as usual?
American Idol is currently on a break, beginning tonight (Sunday, April 25) due to the 2021 Oscars airing on the same channel, and the elimination of Monday night episodes.
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