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.
'American Idol' Alum Melinda Doolittle Calls Out Current Judges for Confusing Critiques
justjared.comThe judges on American Idol are facing some criticism on social media tonight for what they’re telling the contestants, even from a popular former contestant. Melinda Doolittle, who came in third place in season six and is one of the most beloved members of the American Idol community, spoke out about the judges on Sunday night (April 18). Katy Perry, Lionel Richie, and Luke Bryan currently sit on the show’s judging panel. Click inside to find out what Melinda Doolittle said… Keep reading to find out what she said! Melinda called out the judges for the confusing critiques they gave the contestants.
They told Grace Kinstler that she needed to figure out the type of songs she wants to sing while they praised Casey Bishop for being able to
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