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.
Christian Guardino Impresses ‘American Idol’ Judges With His ‘Best Performance Yet’ As He Belts Out ‘The Lion King’ Classic
etcanada.comChristian Guardino put his own spin on the “Lion King” classic “Circle Of Life” on Sunday’s “American Idol” Disney Night episode.
The singer from Long Island, New York, who was born with the degenerative disease Leber congenital amaurosis, which affects the retina, impressed the judges with his killer vocals.
Luke Bryan gushed, “You nailed it, you sang it perfectly.” READ MORE: Toronto Teen Nicolina Bozzo Shocks Katy Perry, Shows Off Villainous Side With Incredible ‘Idol’ Disney-Night Performance Lionel Richie added, “In all of these performances tonight, you were standing totally in your light.
You were shining bright. Amazing performance.” Katy Perry thought it was Guardino’s best yet. READ MORE: HunterGirl Slows Things Down For An ‘Inspiring’ Cover Of ‘Tangled’ Anthem On ‘American Idol’ She told him, “Before you started this song I was like, ‘This is a whole bit and I hope he doesn’t overdo it.’ It was perfect.
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