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.
Sam Moss Returns For A Second Chance On ‘American Idol’ Season 20
etcanada.comOne lucky contestant got a second chance to shine on the latest installment of “American Idol”. Sam Moss came back to redeem herself after getting turned down by the judges in Austin. READ MORE: Two ‘American Idol’ Season 20 Contestants Work At Funeral Homes “I walked away feeling pretty disappointed in myself,” admitted the singer, while reflecting on her first audition.
Moss was invited back onto the show thanks to Katy Perry, who saw a lot of potential in the performer. This time around she decided to sing one of her own original songs, which blew the judges away. “Whatever I said in Austin I take back,” said Luke Bryan. READ MORE: ‘American Idol’: Taniya Boatwright Gets A Surprise Call From Willie Spence After Revealing He Inspired Her To Audition “You are a great songwriter – start believing in yourself,” added Perry Moss will progress onto Hollywood after getting yeses from all three of the judges.
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