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.
Lionel Richie has hilarious reaction to Luke Bryan's emotional moment on American Idol
hellomagazine.comAmerican Idol judges Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie had a hilarious moment on the show's latest installment, puncturing an emotional moment with a comedic one.MORE: Lionel Richie left in tears by emotional American Idol auditionThe country star seemed to have quite the strong reaction to contestant Leah Marlene's performance on the new live episode on Sunday night.VIDEO: Luke Bryan calls on fans to help him after ‘losing money’ in Las VegasFollowing her incredible routine, the judges praised her for her transformation over the course of the competition, with Luke in particular glowing with pride."The beauty of this show and why it works year after year is watching what is happening to you right now," he said to Leah.MORE: Katy Perry talks disagreements with American Idol judges Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie"It's really emotional for me and us to watch you grow and come out of your deal.
What a masterful moment just then, from top to bottom."Not only was the singer on stage left feeling overwhelmed, but seemingly Luke was too, as Katy Perry quickly started teasing: "Are you crying?
He's crying!"A post shared by American Idol (@americanidol)Leah Marlene's performance and journey left Luke feeling emotional"Crying back to mama," Luke replied just as Lionel was gearing up for his own critiques, interjecting with the word: "Amen!"He then quipped: "I can't believe you've broken down the cowboy of life over here," which had the audience and the judging panel chuckling.MORE: Katy Perry leaves viewers stunned in whimsical green pantsuit live on American IdolMORE: Katy Perry leaves fans in hysterics with waterside segment on American IdolLionel then agreed with his fellow judge, however, saying he was "exactly right" in his words of.
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