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.
Ryan Seacrest, Katy Perry, Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan Set to Return for Season 20 of 'American Idol'
etonline.comKaty Perry, Luke Bryan, Lionel Richie and Ryan Seacrest are set to return to ! The judges and longtime host will all appear on the fifth season of ABC's , which marks the competition series' 20th season overall, the network announced on Tuesday.Bryan celebrated the news on his Instagram Story, writing, «We're back!» Richie did the same, writing, «Excited to be back, y'all!» «Season 20 here we come!» Seacrest wrote on his Instagram Story.Rob Mills, executive vice president of Unscripted and Alternative Entertainment at Walt Disney Television, said the returning cast «are music and industry icons that have become synonymous with on ABC.»«Their star power is unmatched, and their support is a gift to our contestants that have deeply benefited.
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