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.
Past 'American Idol' Winner Wants to Replace Katy Perry as Judge
justjared.comA past American Idol winner is throwing their hat in the ring to join the show’s judges panel! Earlier this week, Katy Perry announced that she was leaving the show after season 22, which premieres on Sunday, Feb.
18. Following Katy‘s announcement, a past Idol winner revealed that they would love to join the show as the new judge. Keep reading to find out more…Season six winner Jordin Sparks wants to return to the show that started her music career as the new judge! “Oh hiiii @AmericanIdol—I hear a seat opened up at the judges table!
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