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.
Alyssa Wray Is Full Of Confidence On ‘American Idol’
etcanada.comAlyssa Wray killed her rendition of “Killing Me Softly With His Song”. Wray hit the “American Idol” stage, where her confidence came through as she sang Roberta Flack’s hit as part of the Top 16.
RELATED: Jewel Disagrees With Katy Perry’s Judging On ‘American Idol’ “That was totally a vibe,” judge Katy Perry said as Wray finished. “Katy literally took the words right out my mouth,” Luke Bryan chimed in.
RELATED: Katy Perry Says She Swore Off Secular Music After Buying This ‘American Idol’ Guest’s CD As A Teen Lionel Richie couldn’t agree more. “It all comes down to confidence,” he added. “It was a stellar performance.”
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