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.
Jay Copeland Nabs Final Platinum Ticket After Performing Incredible Stevie Wonder Cover On ‘American Idol’
etcanada.comJay Copeland wowed the “American Idol” judges enough to nab the final Platinum Ticket on Monday’s episode. The 23-year-old, from Salisbury, Maryland, belted out an incredible version of Stevie Wonder’s “Signed, Sealed, Delivered I’m Yours”.
Copeland explained how he graduated from college two years ago, majoring in music, and was due to attend grad school this year for acting.
However, he was given an ultimatum forcing him to choose between that and music/”Idol”, and he chose the latter. “I don’t know if I made the right decision or the wrong decision but I made the best decision,” he told judges Katy Perry, Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan.
Copeland’s performance soon got Perry up dancing, with the trio giving him a standing ovation as the track came to an end. READ MORE: Formerly Homeless Singer Sir Blayke Auditions For ‘American Idol’ Bryan laughed, “Finally someone who has as many teeth as Lionel Richie.” Richie responded, “I was just going to say that.
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