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.
Jonny West Gives It His All With ‘American Idol’ Hawaii Solo Performance
etcanada.comEmotions were high for singer Jonny West on the latest “American Idol”. After his partner Margie Mays was cut the previous week, West headed to Hawaii to perform in the next stage of the competition.
RELATED: ‘American Idol’ Lovebirds Face The Pressure Of Hollywood Week Duet Anxiety started to kick in, though, as the singer remembered that Mays was cut at the same point the last time she was on “Idol”.
For his performance, West sang a moving rendition of “You Found Me” by the Fray, which had the audience applauding and the judges moved.
RELATED: ‘American Idol’ Contestant Just Sam Shocks Judges With Selena Performance “I get it, Margie. I get why you’re obsessed with him now,” Katy Perry said afterward.
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