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.
Simon Cowell Reacts to Carrie Underwood Joining 'American Idol' as New Judge
justjared.comSimon Cowell is sharing his thoughts on Carrie Underwood joining the American Idol judges panel.
Back in July, it was announced that the 41-year-old “Before He Cheats” singer – who won season four of the singing competition series – would be replacing Katy Perry as a judge for the upcoming 23rd season.
In a new interview, Simon, 64, reacted to Carrie joining Idol. Keep reading to find out more…“I think it’s a good choice,” Simon told E!
News. “Carrie, we go back a long way. I remember her audition like it was yesterday. She was so good, she’s such a sweet person.” Simon served as a judge on American Idol nine seasons, from the show’s premiere in 2002 to 2010.
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