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.
It’s hard to believe American Idol first premiered more than two decades ago! The fan-favorite singing competition series premiered on June 11, 2002 on FOX with Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul, and Randy Jackson as the original three judges with host Ryan Seacrest.
After 15 seasons, Idol ended on Fox and following a two year hiatus, the show was revived on ABC in 2018 with Ryan returning as host along with new judges Katy Perry, Lionel Richie, and Luke Bryan.
Over it’s past 22 seasons, Idol has launched the careers of some of the biggest names in the music industry. Now that Katy has been replaced as a judge by a former winner for the upcoming 23rd season, we’re taking a look back at all 22 stars that have won American Idol over the years!
Season 23 of American Idol is expected to premiere in early 2025. Click through the slideshow to see all of American Idol’s past winners…
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