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.
Luke Bryan Says ‘New Age Miranda Lambert’ Huntergirl Is His Favourite Female Country Voice He’s Ever Seen During His Time On ‘American Idol’
etcanada.comHuntergirl definitely impressed the “American Idol” judges during Sunday’s 20th season premiere. The 23-year-old country singer, whose real name is Hunter Wolkonowski, belted out an incredible rendition of Rascal Flatts’ “Riot”.
Huntergirl, from Winchester, Tennessee, told judges Katy Perry, Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie how she works with veterans in music therapy, turning their war stories into songs to help with their PTSD.
After her performance, all three judges got up on their feet, before Perry gushed: “Hunter, your voice cuts through, it is like a sharp knife.
It’s just so nice to listen to, you can tell the story through and through. “It’s authentic… You’re obviously a good-hearted person with what you do helping veterans.
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