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.
Hunter Metts Breaks Down After Forgetting Lyrics On ‘American Idol’, But Judges Show Support
etcanada.comHunter Metts got a little extra love from the “American Idol” judges on Sunday night. Metts, 22, took the “Idol” stage on April 18 to perform the song “Falling Slowly” from the movie “Once” — Sunday’s theme was Oscars songs.
Considered to be one of the top contenders in the contest, the 22-year-old software developer from Tennessee hit a snag when he forgot the lyrics to the song just as he was wrapping up his performance.
In tears and clearly upset, the judges rushed to offer him support. RELATED: Madison Watkins Relies On Drake’s ‘Hotline Bling’ To Save Her From Elimination On ‘American Idol’ Judge Katy Perry said, “that was the best performance you have ever given.” Addressing the flub, she added, “Perfection is an illusion.
Read more on etcanada.com