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.
Toronto Native Heather Russell Receives Tough Criticism From Katy Perry On ‘American Idol’ After Singing ‘Harleys In Hawaii’
etcanada.comToronto native Heather Russell took on quite the challenge during Sunday’s “American Idol” — she sang a Katy Perry song in front of Katy Perry.
Russell, now 20, who was signed by Simon Cowell when she was 10, belted out a unique version of Perry’s 2020 track “Harleys In Hawaii”.
However, despite all the judges insisting the singer had a fantastic voice, they gave her some constructive criticism in that she didn’t know how to use it yet. “You’re one of the better singers that I’ve heard this year,” Bryan said, telling her to “be careful about all the tricks.” RELATED: 15-Year-Old Laila Mach Performs ‘Deranged Version’ Of Gabby Barrett’s ‘I Hope’ On ‘American Idol’ “I have never in my life witnessed a voice that had total control.
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