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, Luke Bryan, Lionel Richie To ‘American Idol’ For 20th Season
etcanada.com“American Idol” is set to make a milestone return to television next spring. For its 20th season, the beloved talent competition will bring back fan-favourite judges Katy Perry, Luke Bryna and Lionel Richie.
Ryan Seacrest will also return for his 20th season as host. RELATED: ‘American Idol’ Alum Constantine Maroulis Reveals He’s Nearly 2 Years Sober “Luke, Katy, Lionel and Ryan are music and industry icons that have become synonymous with ‘Idol’ on ABC,” said Rob Mills, executive vice president, Unscripted and Alternative Entertainment, Walt Disney Television in a statement. “Their star power is unmatched, and their support is a gift to our contestants that have deeply benefited from their wisdom over the past four seasons—and they’re
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