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.
Jewel Disagrees With Katy Perry’s Judging On ‘The Voice’
etcanada.comJewel and Katy Perry have different impressions of how Hunter Metts performed on “American Idol”. Jewel joined Metts for a duet of “Who Will Save Your Soul” on the latest episode of the singing competition.
Afterwards, Perry suggested that Jewel’s presence might have thrown Metts off his game. Perry told Metts she “could see a little fear in your eyes.” Adding, “I think you’ve seen all these incredible, talented contestants come up and you’re judging yourself against them.” RELATED: Katy Perry Says She Swore Off Secular Music The “Roar” singer offered him some encouragement: “You’re Hunter Metts.
You have a unique voice that is only your own, so you really can’t, and should not be judging yourself against them.” Luke Bryan was a little more
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