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 Think They’ve Found This Season’s Winner After Ava August, 15, Delivers Jaw-Dropping Performances
etcanada.comAva August left the “American Idol” judges stunned during Monday’s episode after she delivered two stunning performances. The 15-year-old sang Olivia Rodrigo’s smash hit “Driver’s License”, nailing those high notes, before she was joined by Josh Groban to belt out Joni Mitchell’s “Both Sides Now”.
RELATED: ‘Saturday Night Live’: Regé-Jean Page Leads ‘Drivers License’ Sing-Along And Olivia Rodrigo Responds! Both tracks showcased August’s killer vocals, with judges Katy Perry, Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan having nothing but praise for the teenager.
A shocked Richie asked, “Do you realize you are singing far beyond your age?” adding: “If this is you at 15, you with your driver’s license, you’re gonna be terrifying.” Perry gushed, “You are an
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