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.
Beane Wows Everyone with Josh Groban Duet on 'American Idol' - Watch Now!
justjared.comBeane has become one-to-watch on American Idol after his performances during the Top 24 week!
The 23-year-old singer gave two great performances on Monday night (April 5) and we think he definitely deserves a spot in the Top 16. Beane kicked things off with his own take on Dua Lipa‘s “Don’t Start Now” and then he teamed up with Josh Groban for a duet of the classic song “Angels” by Robbie Williams. “I would sign you.
I think that you have incredible artistic vision. To rearrange the Dua Lipa song and take it up towards the middle, it was really thoughtful.
I was thoroughly entertained. And then you sang your socks off with Josh and you did some runs towards the end that were so pro.
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