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.
Singer Robert Taylor Stuns ‘American Idol’ Judges With Lewis Capaldi Cover
etcanada.comIt can be a tough road to Hollywood. On Sunday’s “American Idol” auditions, the judges watched 27-year-old Robert Taylor sit at the piano to perform a stunning cover of Lewis Capaldi’s “Bruises”.
RELATED: Pregnant Singer Amber Fiedler Impresses Judges In ‘American Idol’ Audition Before singing, Taylor admitted he was “terrified” to perform but Katy Perry calmed his anxieties.
Once Taylor finished singing, Lionel Richie said he was “absolutely incredible.” Taylor then shared his own difficult journey and discussed recently losing his father to drug addiction.
RELATED: Demi Rae Makes Good On 17-Year Dream On ‘American Idol’ “Hopefully you guys can feel my heart and my soul,” Taylor said.
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