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.
See What Katy Perry Wore for the 'American Idol' Finale & Watch Every Judge's Performance!
justjared.comKaty Perry gave us two fierce looks during the season finale of American Idol! The 36-year-old singer was joined on stage by fellow judges Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie during the finale on Sunday (May 23) in Los Angeles.
All three of the judges took to the stage to perform duets with contestants during the final show of the season. Katy did a duet of her song “Thinking of You” with contestant Hunter Metts, Luke performed the Bon Jovi song “Livin’ on a Prayer” with contestant Casey Bishop, and Lionel sang “One World” with the Top 8 contestants.
The winner of the season was crowned at the end of the night after tons of amazing performances. The evening featured a whopping 22 performances overall and there were so many great celebrity guests!
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