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.
Emyrson Flora could be the next Billie Eilish if Katy Perry has anything to say. Flora put her spin on Olivia Rodrigo’s “Drivers License” during Sunday’s “American Idol”.
All three judges were blown away by how mature Flora’s voice is for a 16-year-old. READ MORE: Ben Platt Will Take ‘American Idol’ Contestants Under His Wing As Mentor “That’s an old, settled cry you have in your voice,” Lionel Richie said. “When that cry comes out, regardless of whatever else you’re thinking, it’s believable.
That’s the whole essence of this thing, is to make sure we feel what you’re singing.” For Perry, she sees Flora as the next “Bad Guy” singer. ”Your unique special sauce is that cry, and especially holding the room when it’s quiet — it’s a little like Billie Eilish,” Perry said. “She doesn’t have to sing crazy notes, she can have the whole crowd in the palm of her hands by being quiet, and you do that so, so well.” READ MORE: Noah Thompson Gambles On Last Minute Song Change To ‘Stand By Me’ On ‘American Idol’ Luke Bryan agreed with how impressive Flora’s “stage presence” is for being the youngest competitor this season, calling the performance “timeless and classy.”
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