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.
Katy Perry Is Moved To Tears By Pregnant Haley Slaton And Sam Moss In Emotional ‘American Idol’ Moment
etcanada.comKaty Perry shared a maternal moment with two moms-to-be during Sunday’s episode of “American Idol”. Contestants Haley Slaton and Sam Moss were paired up to sing a duet after Sam announced that she was, in fact, four months pregnant. “Since my audition, life has thrown me a huge curveball,” Sam shared. “Becoming a mom this year was not part of my plan, but it brings a whole new reason and motivation to continue to do what I love.” READ MORE: 'American Idol' Contestant Haley Slayton Auditions While 5 Months Pregnant, Meets Future Husband on Show Haley, who had been pregnant during her initial audition, was in her eighth month during the pre-taped performance and both contestants struggled with emotions and endurance as they prepared for their duet of Robyn’s “Dancing On My Own.” Katy pulled the women aside to give them a pep talk before the performance and the moment left her in tears. “My lifelong thing is I’m never enough,” Katy shared with the singers. “Then I had my baby and it was like…” READ MORE: Katy Perry Laughs Off Wardrobe Malfunction and Fixes Problem With Duct Tape on New 'American Idol' As the pop superstar broke down into tears, she added, “I had my baby and I had all the love that I never felt like I ever had.
It was just like, ‘Phew, there it is. I don’t need anyone’s validation anymore. I’m going to do it because I love it, but it’s pure love.'” The two ladies then took to the stage to give a melodious performance, joking that their duo name was the “Watermelon Smugglers.” But only Sam progressed to the next round. READ MORE: Former 'American Idol' Finalist Nadia Turner Surprised With Daughter's Audition 17 Years Later Katy told a tearful Haley, “I know you’re going to be a great mother.
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