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.
Who Is Replacing Katy Perry on 'American Idol'? Oddsmakers Reveal Top Choices (& the Number 1 Choice Already Said 'No')
justjared.comKaty Perry announced that she’d be exiting American Idol and would no longer be acting as a judge alongside Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie.
Now, the search for her replacement is heating up and oddsmakers are revealing who they think has the best shot at getting the gig.
However, the number one choice is a definite “no” at this time! Keep reading to see who is being linked to the gig…
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