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 Talks Return to 'American Idol' After COVID-19 Recovery & 'Toughest' Part of Quarantine (Exclusive)
etonline.comLuke Bryan returned to on Sunday, after previously missing the first live show of the season due to his COVID-19 diagnosis. The country crooner opened up to ET after the episode and reflected on his recovery and his time in quarantine.«Well it was very tough, I'll tell you,» Bryan told ET's Lauren Zima, as he opened up alongside fellow judges Lionel Richie and Katy Perry. «I learned how much I loved the investment that obviously me and Lionel and Katy have put in [to the season].»Bryan had to sit out the first live episode of season, and formerjudge Paula Abdul returned to the show to fill in.
However, Bryan admitted that the absence was particularly difficult.«I mean, it was really really tough not being there. That was the toughest part.
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