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.
Another star is born on American Idol! Sunday night’s episode featured a stellar audition that moved the judges to tears and won a standing ovation (on top of a ticket to Hollywood). Sam Finelli, who is autistic, shared before performing how music comforted him most when he felt alienated over the years.
He explained: The 28-year-old added: Related: Watch Aretha Franklin’s Granddaughter Belt It Out In American Idol Audition! After his rendition of Rainbow by Kacey Musgraves, an emotional Lionel Richie told the contestant: Katy Perry praised his “perfect song” choice, saying: You really can’t ask for a better reaction on Idol!
Ch-ch-check out Sam’s full audition (below): [Image via American Idol/YouTube] The post Autistic <i>American Idol</i> Contestant Sam Finelli Gets STANDING OVATION For His Gorgeous Audition!
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