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.
Pink Addresses Whether She'd Replace Katy Perry on 'American Idol' as a Judge
justjared.comPink is talking American Idol. Following the news of Katy Perry‘s planned exit from the series next season, the 44-year-old entertainer was asked if she’d be up for replacing her fellow pop star as one of the judges on the hit reality TV series. Keep reading to find out more… Pink told ET that she wouldn’t be up for the gig. “I don’t like hurting people’s feelings,” she explained as for the reason, saying she’s “not set up” to give honest feedback to young hopefuls if it’s too harsh.
She added that while she understands the appeal of fostering young talent, she prefers her own career as a superstar: “I like my day job,” she concluded.
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