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 Confirms She's Leaving 'American Idol' After Season 22
justjared.comKaty Perry is leaving American Idol. The 39-year-old singer has been a judge on the competition show alongside Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie since 2018.
Ahead of American Idol‘s 22nd season, Katy revealed that it will be her final run with the show. Keep reading to find out more… During an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live!
on Monday night (February 12), Katy broke the news to a stunned audience. “This fall, this September, I’m going to be doing this huge music festival in Brazil called Rock in Rio.
It’s really exciting. It’s a big deal for people all over the world, especially my Brazilian fans,” she told the host. “So I think this will probably be my last season for Idol.” The “Teenage Dream” artist continued, “I mean, I love Idol so much.
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