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.
What Kind Of ‘American Idol’ Judge Will Carrie Underwood Be? She Spills Some Predictions On ‘GMA’
deadline.comDon’t expect any sugarcoating on Carrie Underwood‘s opinions when she joins the judges’ panel of American Idol next season.
During a brief interview between songs performed on ABC’s GMA Summer Concert Series today, Underwood was asked “what kind of judge” she’ll be, hard, soft, something in between? “I have a problem,” she answered. “I can’t lie.
I feel like I’ll be very honest but hopefully I’ll also be very constructive and encouraging.” When GMA‘s Sam Champion suggested he can’t imagine her being too hard on contestants, Underwood seemed to agree, saying, “Oh gosh no.
Just ask my kids.” Watch the GMA interview and her two musical performances below. Idol announced earlier this week that Underwood will take over for Katy Perry, who’s leaving to focus on her music career.
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