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.
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billboard.comAfter a wacky unprecedented season of contestants singing remotely from their hometowns while chasing the Hollywood dream, who will finally be crowned the next American Idol?
After last night's episode (May 10) when the seven remaining singers serenaded their mothers for a Disney Week double-take, Lionel Richie praised Arthur Gunn for his signature soulful crooning backed by his acoustic guitar.
Katy Perry thought Just Sam's dream isn't just a wish her heart makes like the Cinderella theme she sung: It's an ambition her voice makes all too clear with its clarity and whimsical splendor.
But Perry prefers Jonny West to take home the title after she boldly professed, "I think you should win this competition. But even if you don’t, I think
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