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.
‘Hollywood Week’ On ‘American Idol’ Starts Off On A High Note With Cyniah Elise And Arthur Gunn
etcanada.comCyniah Elise is quickly becoming one to remember. Elise, 17, hit the stage for the first night of “Hollywood Week” on “American Idol” where she performed “All I Ask” by Adele. “Got some R&B talent,” judge Lionel Richie said as she walked off stage.
RELATED: ‘American Idol’ Will Not Air Canadian TikTok Star Vivian Hicks’ Hollywood-Worthy Audition Elise wasn’t the only singer to blow judges away.
Arthur Gunn, real name Dibesh Pokharel, played “Hard to Handle” which had Katy Perry, Richie and Luke Bryan begging for more.
RELATED: Luke Bryan Asks ‘American Idol’ Contestant Arthur Gunn To Open For Him The judges jumped to their feet, shouting “more” while Bryan started to sing along.
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