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.
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justjared.comAmerican Idol fans were scratching their heads when they realized Arthur Gunn was missing from the show’s season finale last night after previously being announced to perform.
The Idol contestant made it to the Top 7 on the current season after being the runner-up last year. He was the winner of the comeback competition this year and earned his place in the Top 10. Arthur was supposed to sing two songs with guest star Sheryl Crow, but when the performance happened, Top 16 finalist Graham DeFranco was on stage with her and it didn’t look like they had much rehearsal time together.
Some more details have been revealed about the mysterious disappearance and judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry, and Lionel Richie are all speaking out Click inside to
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