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: Noah Thompson wins season 20 of ABC singing show in three-hour finale
dailymail.co.ukNoah Thompson won season 20 of American Idol on Sunday during a star-studded three-hour finale on ABC.The 19-year-old country singer from Louisa, Kentucky won after his co-worker Arthur signed him up and recorded his virtual audition.HunterGirl, 23, who was an early favorite after earning a Platinum Ticket during her audition, finished in second place.
Season champion: Noah Thompson won season 20 of American Idol on Sunday during a star-studded three-hour finale on ABCLeah Marlene, 20, of Normal, Illinois, finished in third place.The three finalists each performed a cover of a Bruce Springsteen song in honor of the American rocker as well as an original song.
Leah sang Cover Me by The Boss followed by the original song Flowers. HunterGirl belted out the Springsteen classic Dancing In The Dark and then performed Red Bird.
Noah took on I'm On Fire and then sang the original One Day Tonight.Viewer voting was tallied after their two performances and it was announced that Leah was the third-place finisher.
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