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.
Kelsie Dolin Receives Standing Ovation On ‘American Idol’ After Overcoming Nerves And Lack Of Confidence
etcanada.comDespite “American Idol” contestant Kelsie Dolin’s extreme nerves, the 18-year-old singer was able to pull off an incredible performance.
After impressing judges Lionel Richie, Luke Bryan, and Katy Perry with her raw talent during the auditions, the West Virginia native entered last night’s Hollywood Week with a lack of confidence. READ MORE: Kelsie Dolin Brings Lionel Richie To Tears On ‘American Idol’ Dolin, who was grouped with the country music genre for the episode’s genre challenge, told her fellow contestants that she was nervous because she’s never sung at a venue before.
The young singer, who’s always felt like she was “on the back burner,” was “terrified” of freezing onstage despite encouragement from the judges and her mentor, “Idol” alumnus and country star Lauren Alaina. READ MORE: Nicolina Bozzo Amazes With Emotional Billie Eilish Cover On ‘American Idol’ Dolin was terrified as she walked onstage, visibly trembling while her hand shook holding the microphone.
She fought through the nerves and belted out “Things A Man Oughta Know” by Lainey Wilson. The powerful performance ended with a standing ovation from all the other contestants and the judges.
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