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’ Recap: Country Hitmaker Shawn Camp’s Fiancée & Others Try Their Luck
billboard.comTrying to nail down the mood of American Idol judges Lionel Richie, Katy Perry and Luke Bryan on any given audition day is a slippery task.
For instance, country crooner Ryan Harmon from Lamar, Arkansas swings through and belts out an original called “I Knew This Would Happen” with gusto.
Alas, the three pros at the table think he’s not quite ready for prime time. They encourage him to try his luck in Nashville instead.
On the flip side, Katy Perry superfan Geena Fontanella from Los Angeles scores a golden ticket, even though her performance of original tune “Don’t Want You Back” is bland on bland.
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