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 brought it as she stepped on the “American Idol” stage during the Top 16. Kinstler’s powerhouse vocals took centre stage as she put her rendition on Sia’s “Elastic Heart”.
RELATED: Alyssa Wray Is Full Of Confidence On ‘American Idol’ The performance earned a standing ovation from all three judges. “You are a force to be reckoned with,” judge Lionel Richie praised. “When I watch you perform it is laser sharp.” “There are arcs in storytelling and that was a perfect example,” Katy Perry said.
RELATED: Jewel Disagrees With Katy Perry’s Judging On ‘American Idol’ Luke Bryan agreed with his fellow judges, “You just have a race car, thoroughbred voice.”
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