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 reveals Luke Bryan was 'texting us' during American Idol's first live show
dailymail.co.ukLuke Bryan missed the first live performance this season on American Idol after being diagnosed with COVID-19, with Paula Abdul stepping in to fill his role as a judge.And after the live episode took place on Monday, his fellow judges Katy Perry and Lionel Richie gave fans an update on the country star.'He was texting us.
He was blowing up our phones during the whole episode. Some of it we can't even say...' Katy, 36, joked to Entertainment Tonight.
Candid:Luke Bryan missed the first live performance this season on American Idol after being diagnosed with COVID-19 , with Paula Abdul stepping in to fill his role as a judge.
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