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': Fans Go Wild Over Katy Perry's New Look As the Season's Top 16 Are Revealed
etonline.comKaty Perry's new look.The «Roar» singer and judge stunned with a striking black 'do — in stark contrast to the bright blonde looks she's been serving up all season.Perry's long black locks stole the spotlight, and the songstress paired the new style with a big, bold golden cross necklace and an animal print top that truly came together to wow fans.While many tuned in to see which of the Top 24 would be making it to the Top 16 — and which eight hopefuls would be getting the axe — fans couldn't help but marvel about Perry's look on Twitter.Katy Perry rocks her signature black hair in a new preview of tonight’s episode of #AmericanIdol.
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