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' Renewed for Fourth Season at ABC!
justjared.comAmerican Idol is coming back for more. The long-running singing competition series was picked up for a fourth season at ABC – it’s 19th season overall – as of Friday (May 15), according to Variety. PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics of Katy Perry The renewal comes just a few days ahead of the Season 3 finale, which airs on Sunday (May 17), which will include performances from judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie, as well as Top 11 contestants and several Idol alums.
Due to the pandemic, the show was forced to film episodes remotely for the first time in its run. There is no word yet on whether the current judges, as well as longtime host Ryan Seacrest, are returning for the fourth season at ABC.
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