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 Has An Irish Dance Off With A Contestant On ‘American Idol’
etcanada.comThomas Patrick Moran brought some Irish-flair to “American Idol” on Sunday night. Although the energetic singer hails from Denver, Colorado, four of his five older siblings were born on the Emerald Isle. READ MORE: Sam Moss Returns For A Second Chance On ‘American Idol’ Season 20 “My mom did Irish step and she kind of made us do some Irish step growing up,” he told the judges.
The revelation inspired Katy Perry to challenge Moran to an Irish jig-off, with the performer’s mom also getting in on the action.
After the dancing was done, Moran impressed the judges with his silky vocals, earning a spot in the next round of the competition. READ MORE: Daughter Of Former ‘American Idol’ Finalist Surprises The Judges (And Her Mom) With Stunning Audition On Sunday, he took to Instagram to thank his followers for all of their support.
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