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.
They're looking for the next American Idol in New Orleans.And Katy Perry, Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan filmed auditions on Monday, Big Easy-style.
Whether they were throwing Mardi Gras beads from a balcony or dancing in the streets alongside a marching band, the trio were having a blast searching for their season 21 superstar.
Looking for the next American Idol! Katy Perry, Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan were having the time of their lives kicking off auditions on Monday, Big Easy-styleKaty, 37, definitely looked like she was having a good time as she stood on a balcony alongside her co-judges, tossing green Mardi Gras beads into the crowd.The Roar songstress grinned with glee as she dangled the beads high into the air before flinging them into the crowd.
She wore her jet black tresses up into a chic style with a few wavy loose tendrils cascading over her complexion and blush adding to her natural beauty.The singer rocked black sunnies, boots, and a black halter dress with blue beads.
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