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 is bonding with some “American Idol” contestants. During her fourth season as judge of the hit singing competition, the singer, 36, shared an emotional moment with Erika Perry on Sunday’s episode.
After Erika’s performance of her hit “E.T.”, Katy said, “I think you’re freaky, I think you’re weird, and I think you’re a little bit annoying.” RELATED: Alanis Sophia Brings Sentimental Childhood Toy To ‘American Idol’ Audition “I think you’re both annoying and good.
First of all, you are likable and I think that you may not think you are and that’s why you’re putting all this on,” she added. “Honey, I’ve been Insecure Jones for a long, long time… I know all about it.
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