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’ Contestant Doug Kiker Arrested For Harassment
etcanada.comDoug Kiker has been arrested. The “American Idol” contestant was taken into custody in Alabama on misdemeanour domestic violence charges on Thursday night, according to TMZ.
RELATED: American Idol Contestant Courtney Timmons Brings Ryan Seacrest To Tears The outlet reports that the charge is for harassment and that Kiker was arrested after police responded to a report that involved him and a female.
Police responded to a 911 call from the unnamed female and decided there was probable cause for an arrest. A bond set for $1,000.
Kiker, also known as the singing garbage man, made his debut on “American Idol” in 2020 and brought judge Katy Perry to tears with his Rascal Flatts cover.
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