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.
Former Toronto Singer Leah Marlene Blows ‘American Idol’ Judges Away With Her ‘Tremendous’ Talent
etcanada.comLeah Marlene is going to Hollywood! The 20-year-old musician, originally from Toronto, showcased her “tremendous voice” during an “early release” of her “American Idol” Season 20 audition.
Before blowing the judges away with her acoustic rendition of One Direction’s “Steal My Girl”, Marlene burst into the audition room like the “ball of energy” that she is. READ MORE: Viral TikTok Babysitter Delaney Renee Wows ‘American Idol’ Judges With Incredible Sia Cover The talented, quirky singer-songwriter currently resides in Normal, Illinois which had judge Katy Perry joking, “Honey you are not normal” about her “super fun and weird” personality- only the best compliment Marlene could have ever asked for.
Marlene grew up playing Canada’s national winter sport before giving it up to pursue music. “I played hockey when I was younger and then I hit my head too many times and I had to give that up,” she said.
While following her dream to pursue music, Marlene attended Belmont, a private University in Nashville, for two years before becoming a “proud” dropout. READ MORE: Katy Perry Storms Off ‘American Idol’ After Getting Into Heated Debate About Aretha Franklin’s Granddaughter Grace’s Audition “I grew up in a house full of guitars and music.
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