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.
Dillon James Has Katy Perry In Tears With Stunning ‘American Idol’ Mother’s Day Performance
etcanada.comDillon James impressed the “American Idol” judges once again Sunday. James, who has been open about his struggles with drug addiction, dedicated a stunning performance of Amos Lee’s “Hang On, Hang On” to his mom for Mother’s Day, which left Katy Perry in tears.
Perry shared, “You just feel a lot lighter and free-er, and what a beautiful story of being able to go through that and have your mother there just saying, ‘Come back and I’ll always be here.’ Isn’t that what the definition of a mother is?” RELATED: Katy Perry Gushes Over Dillon James’ Impressive ‘American Idol’ Performance: ‘He Looks Like A Star’ James also belted out “Our Town” from the “Cars” soundtrack for his Top-7 Disney-themed performance, with the judges loving it once again.
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