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 Nails Carrie Underwood Cover Before Belting Out Stunning Duet With Katharine McPhee On ‘Idol’
etcanada.comAlyssa Wray absolutely nailed her performances on Sunday’s “American Idol”. The 18-year-old, who has been compared to former “Idol” winner Carrie Underwood, belted out Underwood’s “Something in the Water” for her solo performance.
She was then joined by Katharine McPhee for the duet performance, with the pair delivering a stunning rendition of Whitney Houston’s “I’m Your Baby Tonight”.
RELATED: ‘American Idol’: Katharine McPhee Joins Fan Favourite Willie Spence For Powerhouse Duet — Watch! Wray received nothing but praise from judges Katy Perry, Lionel Richie, and Luke Bryan, however, Perry did warn her against being “too polished.” Perry shared, “One thing to think about is when you’re singing, especially in your solo, is don’t think about
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