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: Katy Perry calls herself 'tough mom' after confronting Liahona Olayan over effort
dailymail.co.ukKaty Perry called herself a 'tough mom' as she judged two teenage contestants on Monday's second Hollywood episode of American Idol.During the duet rounds, the 36-year-old singer advised Laila Mach, 15, and Liahona Olayan, 17, on their cover of Rihanna's Stay.It was 'sludgy,' Katy told them during rehearsals, noting that the girls seemed like they were dragging their heels just to be there.
Tough mom:Katy Perry called herself a 'tough mom' as she judged two teenage contestants on Monday's second Hollywood episode of American IdolShe soon zeroed in on Liahona, 17, who had been struggling since her brother Ammon Olayan, 18, got booted during the first part of Hollywood week during the genre challenge.Slumping down on the floor as the girls.
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