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' Spoilers Reveal Paige Anne's Fate After Shocking Elimination
justjared.comFans were shocked when American Idol contestant Paige Anne was eliminated by the judges ahead of the Top 24 round.
The 16-year-old singer from Idaho Falls, Idaho was a frontrunner to win the season and fans were blown away by Katy Perry, Lionel Richie, and Luke Bryan‘s decision to send her home.
The judges paired Paige against Megan Danielle and had them compete in a sing-off to determine which contestant would get a slot in the Top 24.
Ultimately, they picked Megan. Despite Paige‘s elimination, this might not be the end of the road for her. Keep reading to find out more… It was revealed on tonight’s episode that the Top 24 is being turned into the Top 26, but we were only introduced to 25 contestants moving forward.
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