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 Predicts Hunter Metts Will Make The Top 10 After Dazzling ‘American Idol’ Audition
etcanada.com“American Idol” viewers are advised to keep an eye on Hunter Metts, if the Tennessee-based singer-songwriter’s audition is any indication.
Performing Kaleo’s “All the Pretty Girls” while accompanying himself on acoustic guitar, Metts blew the judges away, and they made no secret of their feelings about his performance.
According to Luke Bryan, Metts hit a note that gave him “the deal deal chills,” admitting he “almost started crying when he hit that one note.” RELATED: Singer Mary Jo Young Performs Live For First Time Ever In Extraordinary ‘American Idol’ Audition “I went future planning,” said Katy Perry, telling him, “Hunter Metts, I think you’re top 10.” Lionel Richie was equally impressed. “We got plans for you son, you understand me?”
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