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.
Franklin Boone Gives Emotional Performance Of John Mayer’s ‘Daughters’ On ‘American Idol’
etcanada.com“American Idol” idol contestant Franklin Boone might just have what it takes to go all the way. In a pre-package shown on the show before Boone performed, he spoke about his love of teaching kids how to play. “I get the opportunity to encourage these kids and see them grow.
Which is really special to me,” Boone said. RELATED: Aliana Jester Delivers An Emotional Performance Of ‘This Is Me’ As ‘American Idol’ Winnows Down The Season’s Top 20 But it was his performance of John Mayer’s “Daughters” which he dedicated to his son daughter, Zoe, that got to everyone. “Okay, shows over,” judge Katy Perry said as Boone opened his mouth.
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