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 Looks Gorgeous in Two Glam Looks for 'American Idol' Top 24 Week!
justjared.comKaty Perry is looking fierce during the All-Star Duets week on American Idol! The 36-year-old singer and Idol judge wore a white dress for night one on Sunday (April 4) and she dressed up in a black leather look for night two on Monday (April 5).
You can also see photos of judges Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie, as well as host Ryan Seacrest, in the gallery.
The top 24 singers performed this week and each contestant had two opportunities to show off their talent to America. The top 16 singers will be revealed on April 11′s episode.
During night one, Katy put her legs up on the table and revealed that she stopped shaving her legs after becoming a mom.
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