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' First Look at New Judges/Host Lineup Revealed: Carrie Underwood Joins in Katy Perry's Place!
justjared.comABC has unveiled a first-look at the new lineup for American Idol! Carrie Underwood is the newest judge joining Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie – who have been hosting the new iteration of the show since it was rebooted at ABC in 2018. Carrie is replacing Katy Perry, who exited this year. Ryan Seacrest is also returning as host. Head inside to see the first look photo… Along with releasing a first look photo at the new panel, seen above, Ryan and the judges also did a press appearance together on Wednesday (October 2) at a photo call in New York City.
You can see all of those photos in the gallery. The new season of American Idol will debut in 2025. If you didn’t see, Katy isn’t the only American Idol star to exit the lineup this year.
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