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.
Randy Jackson Reflects on Legacy of 'American Idol' and Which Contestants They 'Missed' On (Exclusive)
etonline.comRandy Jackson is reflecting on the legacy of , 20 years after the singing competition series premiered. ET's Kevin Frazier spoke to Jackson about the show and what it means to have it still on air today.«We did it from the beginning, before anybody knew the show would be a success, so, when people all talk about — you know success has many fathers, mothers, sisters, brothers,» Jackson began before giving props to the show's current judges Katy Perry, Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan.«I just tip my hat off to the show and to the legacy of the brand, and Katy, Lionel, and Luke, you guys are killing the game trying to keep it alive.
I love it,» he continued.While it's been a while since it was Jackson, Paula Abdul and Simon Cowell at the judges' table, Jackson said he still remembers the moment he knew the show would be a hit.«One of my favorite memories is when Kelly [Clarkson] won the very first season, because that's when I realized that the show was really going to work,» Jackson shared. «I mean it was meager beginnings, y'all.
We started from the bottom now we're here.»He continued, «I mean I'm like — I'm sitting there at the finale like, 'All these people voted?
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