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.
Ren Patrick Auditions For Katy Perry 7 Years After ‘American Idol’ Judge Advised Her To ‘Dump’ Her Abusive Boyfriend
etcanada.comA sneak peek at this week’s edition of “American Idol” features the audition of singer Ren Patrick, who performs an emotion-filled cover of Robyn’s “Dancing With Myself”.
Patrick is no mere wannabe; she was previously the singer in a pop group called Stamps that toured the U.S. before launching out on her own as a solo act.
In fact, Patrick also has some history with “Idol” judge Katy Perry. During the interview segment aired ahead of the audition, Patrick opens up about ended a relationship with an abusive ex, whom she had been with since age 17.
RELATED: Katy Perry Finds A ‘Star’ In Sophia Wackerman On American Idol As Patrick stands in front of the judges, Perry tells her, “Well, I’m glad you put some glasses on.” “You helped me do that,
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