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’: Madison Watkins Gets Emotional As She Delivers Powerful Performance Of Sara Bareilles’ ‘Gravity’
etcanada.comMadison Watkins got teary-eyed as she put everything into her “American Idol” performance on Sunday’s episode. Watkins belted out “Gravity” by Sara Bareilles for her Top 16 performance.
She showed off her amazing vocal range as she took the stage in a semi-sheer, shimmering two-piece ensemble. Judges Katy Perry, Lionel Richie, and Luke Bryan had nothing but praise for the singer.
RELATED: Madison Watkins Covers Justin Bieber’s ‘Holy’ And Duets With Tori Kelly On ‘American Idol’ Richie gushed, “There are a lot of voices that can hit amazing notes, but there are very few voices that can be a great expressive voice and be able to tell a story. “You brought us in not only with your voice, but with your style and your technique.
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