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.
Keith Urban to return as American Idol Judge as finalists are revealed
msn.comKeith Urban is set to make a much-anticipated return to American Idol, albeit for one night only. The official announcement came from the show's Instagram account and was also shared by Keith on his Instagram Stories.
The 55-year-old will grace the grand finale on May 21st as a guest mentor and will also perform on the show. The country crooner, best known for hits like "Blue Ain't Your Color" and "Brown Eyes Baby," will bring his wealth of experience and star power to the finale. MORE: American Idol's biggest stars' net worths compared: Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood, Jennifer Hudson, and moreMORE: Katy Perry gets booed for the first time on American Idol after being called out for 'mom-shaming'He captioned his Instagram post, 'Headed back to @americanidol next week. ' The country crooner served as a judge on the show from seasons 12 through 15, starting in 2012 when the singing competition aired on Fox.
Fans can look forward to a performance of Keith's chart-topping song "Wild Hearts" during the three-hour finale, as revealed by Billboard.
As a mentor, the father-of-two will guide the top three contestants through their performances, culminating in the crowning of the newest American Idol. MORE: Ryan Seacrest makes first American Idol appearance since Live!
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