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 Who She Wants to Replace Her on 'American Idol'
justjared.comKaty Perry has her eye on a potential successor for her seat on the American Idol judging panel.
The 39-year-old “Firework” pop titan confirmed that she would be departing the show after its 22nd season earlier this year.
More recently, she explained her decision to leave. She also named a popular star that she’d like to see land a gig on the competition show. Keep reading to find out more… Speaking to E News, Katy hyped up Jelly Roll as a replacement. “I gotta say Jelly Roll was crazy when he came on the show,” she gushed. “He could run for president, he could be my pastor, I might go back to church for him.
He could sell me anything… To have any of these guys plus Jelly on the show would be amazing.” She added that she “loved” the breakout star.
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