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 Reacts to 'American Idol' Contestant Performing Her Song for Top 12 Round
justjared.comThe latest episode of American Idol featured the Top 12 contestants performing songs that reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, including one by judge Katy Perry. Roman Collins performed Katy‘s song “Roar” during the live episode on Monday night (April 22) and she shared her honest reactions following the performance. Keep reading to find out more… “That was amazing and I hope you don’t mind if I try that version out on the next tour,” Katy said.
She also revealed that her family was rooting for him! Unfortunately, Roman was one of two contestants who were eliminated at the end of the night and he didn’t make it into the Top 10.
After the show, Katy, fellow judges Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan, and host Ryan Seacrest walked the red carpet at a Top 10 celebration event.
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