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.
Katy Perry Calls Danny La Rota The Most Original ‘American Idol’ Contestant
etcanada.com“American Idol” judge Katy Perry dubbed a student dentist the “most original contestant” of the series so far. Danny La Rota from Birmingham, Alabama took a break from learning about canines and molars to audition for season 18 of the singing contest.
RELATED: Ren Patrick Auditions For Katy Perry 7 Years After ‘American Idol’ Judge Advised Her To ‘Dump’ Her Abusive Boyfriend Accompanied by his guitar, the quirky performer belted out his own unique version of of “Royals” by Lorde. “You’re the most original person this season of ‘American Idol’ so far” gushed Perry afterwards.
RELATED: American Idol’s Taylor Hicks Talks About ‘Life And Death Experience’ After Tornado Hits His Nashville Home La Rota received three “yes” votes from the judges,
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