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.
Luke Bryan Defends Katy Perry Over 'American' Idol Backlash
justjared.comLuke Bryan is speaking out and standing up for his fellow American Idol judge, Katy Perry.
The 46-year-old “Rollercoaster” singer defended Katy over the backlash she received from viewers throughout the most recent season. Katy was a target for fans of the reality competition over the past season, after she had seemingly made fun of one of the contestants, and told a few jokes that didn’t land well.
Now, Luke is speaking out about the backlash. Keep reading to find out more… Speaking to reporters at the CMA Fest over the weekend, Luke says some fans were a little hard on Katy this season. “I mean, we all get it … We’re judging kids at home that people fall in love with, so we’re not gonna bat a thousand.
We’re not gonna bat a thousand, as judges,” he shared, via Taste of Country. “We’re [also] gonna send a kid through that may get controversial.” Luke also shared that while her, and his or Lionel Richie‘s comments don’t sit well with fans, it’s not coming from a place of ill-will for the hopefuls. “When me and Lionel and Katy sit down at the desk, in our hearts, we’re doing the best we can.
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