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 the Entertainer She Wants to Join 'American Idol' Judges Panel
justjared.comKaty Perry is sharing her thought on the future of American Idol. The 38-year-old “Teenage Dream” singer joined the ABC revival of the hit singing competition series for season 16 in 2018. PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics of Katy Perry For the past five seasons, Katy has served as a judge alongside Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan.
Following the season 21 finale, Katy revealed in a new interview the female entertainer she wants to join her on the judges panel. Click inside to find out who Katy Perry wants to join American Idol…
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