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.
Leah Marlene Puts A Spin On Avril Lavigne’s ‘Sk8er Boi’ For ‘American Idol’
etcanada.comWave see you later to Leah Marlene as she earned her spot in the next round of Hollywood Week on “American Idol”. Marlene projected her inner Avril Lavigne with a stripped-back, acoustic version of “Sk8er Boi”.
Equipped with a green toque and guitar, Marlene had the “American Idol” judges smiling and audience clapping along. The performance was good enough to push her to the next round. READ MORE: Taylor Swift Sends Avril Lavigne Fan Mail With A Beautiful Bouquet This year’s “American Idol” judges are songstress Katy Perry, country crooner Luke Bryan and the iconic Lionel Richie. “American Idol” original Ryan Seacrest returned for hosting duties. READ MORE: Avril Lavigne’s Mom Is ‘Stoked’ To See Her On Billboards, ‘It Feels Good’ Lavigne released “Sk8er Boi” in 2002 as the second single from her debut album, Let Go.
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