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.
Grace Kinstler Dedicates Emotional Performance To Late Dad On ‘American Idol’
etcanada.comGrace Kinstler was second guessing herself but for no reason. The singer hit the stage for the Showstopper round on “American Idol” where she performed Demi Lovato’s “Father”, appropriately dedicated to her late dad.
RELATED: Willie Spence Gets A Standing Ovation After Performing Beyoncé’s ‘I Was Here’ On ‘American Idol’ The emotional rendition had judge Luke Bryan exclaiming “Woah” when she hit the high notes.
By the end of the song, Katy Perry and Bryan were on their feet. “Powerful,” Lionel Richie said. RELATED: Casey Bishop Shows Off Killer Vocals As She Performs A Black Crowes Cover On ‘American Idol’ “I think for you being such a powerful singer, you have to choose the right songs,” Perry later told her. “Use that pain, sing it out of
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