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 Season 4—Will There Be a Judges Shakeup?
eonline.comAmerican Idol continues its second life on ABC. Ahead of the season three finale, ABC announced the singing competition series will return for a fourth season.
But something was missing from the announcement: who's returning? Katy Perry, Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan have served as the judging panel for all three seasons.
Longtime host Ryan Seacrest picked up the duties once again for the revival on ABC. Bobby Bones served as mentor. American Idol is no stranger to judging shakeups.
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