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': Sam Finelli, a Contestant With Autism, Wows Judges With Kacey Musgraves' Performance
etonline.comas contestant Sam Finelli faced his fears and auditioned for judges Katy Perry, Lionel Richie, and Luke Bryan. The 28-year-old bakery assistant opened up about his struggles with autism, expressing how music helped him get through a difficult childhood.«I don't connect with people very well.
It's just a small part of who I am,» Sam explained. «It's not all of who I am. It was lonely growing up, but music was my best friend.»Sam's mom, Suzie, added, «Music helps him a lot, just puts his earbuds in and that's how he learned to cope.» Despite only ever doing a bit of karaoke around town, Sam decided to shoot his shot and perform Kacey Musgraves' song, «Rainbow,» for the judges.The emotional ballad turned out to be the perfect choice for the singer, earning him a standing ovation from the teary-eyed judges. «You told us about your struggle and now you walk out here after no other experience to and you have three judges giving you a standing ovation,» Richie told him. «I want you to know right now, we are so proud of you.
Sam, you were born enough and what we consider your handicap is your gift.» Richie then asked Perry to take over, because, he shared, «I'm just going to break down and start crying.» The judges asked Sam's mom to come in as they delivered the good news that he was going to Hollywood. 'American Idol' Contestant Kelsie Dolin Brings Lionel Richie to Tears 'American Idol': Katy Perry Left Speechless After Singer's Audition See Aretha Franklin's Granddaughter Grace Audition for 'American Idol' .
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