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.
Lionel Richie Says He 'Didn't Know' About Katy Perry's Plans to Leave 'American Idol'
justjared.comLionel Richie is reacting to Katy Perry‘s American Idol exit announcement.
Earlier this week, the 39-year-old “Dark Horse” singer announced that she will be leaving the ABC singing competition after season 22, which premieres this weekend.
While appearing on Jimmy Kimmel Live! on Thursday (Feb. 15), Lionel, 74, reacted to Katy‘s announcement, which he says he didn’t know about ahead of time. Keep reading to find out more…“I’m not mad,” Lionel said. “It just made me run off the road when I first heard about it.
My phone blew up.” When Katy announced her plans to leave Idol, she said she was doing it because she hopes “to go and see the world and maybe bring new music.” “No, we didn’t know about it, but it makes sense,” Lionel added. “In other words: The reason I love coming on the show with you and the reason I’m doing American Idol is because I have 400 years of stories and a life in the music business.
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