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.
Music Teacher Wows Judges With Impressive ‘American Idol’ Audition
etcanada.comFranklin Boone did not disappoint during his “American Idol” audition Sunday. The 27-year-old music teacher from North Carolina wowed judges Lionel Richie, Luke Bryan, and Katy Perry with an impressive cover of Fleetwood Mac’s “Dreams”.
Dreadlock-sporting Boone delivered a bluesy rendition of the track with his acoustic guitar and soulful voice. “I just see recording artist and so much artistry in you,” said Bryan after his performance.
Perry was also impressed, telling the teacher: “If you wanna win this thing, I think you have a really good chance to.” RELATED: Gabrielle Carteris’ Daughter Molly Nabs Golden Ticket After Auditioning For ‘American Idol’ Richie echoed Bryan and Perry’s words, telling Boone he brought his own unique style to
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