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’ Finalist HunterGirl Works Dolly Parton’s ‘9 To 5’ All The Way To The Top 10
etcanada.comHunterGirl dazzled during a performance of Dolly Parton’s “9 to 5” on “American Idol” Monday night. The contestant, who is one of three country-artist finalists, took on the classic country hit decked out from head to toe in sparkly rhinestones.
HunterGirl channelled Miss Dolly in a sequin-embellished fringe jacket, a matching dress and shiny boots for her high-energy performance, which had judge Luke Bryan singing and dancing. READ MORE: HunterGirl Delivers Another Showstopper ‘American Idol’ Performance With Sugarland Cover Lionel Richie thought the frontrunner’s performance was “absolutely amazing” and Katy Perry was impressed by the fun and playful way she “interacted with those background vocalists.” “You embody Dolly!” Perry added, noting that HunterGirl “showed [her] there’s more sparkle” to her artistry.
The season’s recipient of the coveted Platinum Ticket went on to “challenge” herself by covering another one of Parton’s classic songs “Here You Come Again”, chosen by Bryan, during the “Judge’s Song” contest. READ MORE: HunterGirl Channels Her Inner Miranda Lambert With A Country Cover In Celebration Of Top 14 ‘American Idol’ Spot “I grew up in East Tennessee, so I listened to [Dolly] all of the time.
Every time I went to my grandparents’ house, they were listening to her,” HunterGirl explained in a clip prior to taking the stage. “I just want to make Dolly proud with this song.” While we don’t know Dolly’s thoughts on the performance, it was clear HunterGirl made viewers proud.
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