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.
Willie Spence Is In Tears As ‘American Idol’ Judges Praise His Incredible Adele Cover
etcanada.comWillie Spence left the “American Idol” judges stunned with his incredible performance during Sunday’s episode of the hit show.
The 21-year-old singer showed off his amazing vocal range as he belted out Adele’s “Set Fire to the Rain”. Spence was left in tears as judges Katy Perry, Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan had nothing but praise for his performance.
RELATED: ‘American Idol’: Katharine McPhee Joins Fan Favourite Willie Spence For Powerhouse Duet — Watch! Bryan gushed, “When I heard you sing for the first time I was like ‘I can only imagine… when I see him in a suit owning his moment and when I see him have confidence.’ “You did every one one of them in that performance.” Richie added: “What we just saw was God took hold of you… because
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