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’ Contestants Hannah Prestridge And Grace Leer Battle It Out In Duets
etcanada.comHannah Prestridge and Grace Leer were put to the test during duets when they performed Miranda Lambert hit “Mama’s Broken Heart” on “American Idol”. “This is almost like our little psychological test,” judge Lionel Richie said. “You get to see their personality shine without asking them who they are.” RELATED: Grace Leer Makes Her Return To ‘American Idol’ Over 15 Years After Appearing On ‘American Juniors’ The two both hit all their notes, but Leer had the sassy stage presence that made her stand out. “Don’t give up on your dreams, Hannah,” Katy Perry told her as the left the stage.
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