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.
The Bachelor's Juan Pablo Galavis Tears Up at Daughter Camila Galavis' 'American Idol' Audition - Watch Now!
justjared.comJuan Pablo Galavis was a proud dad during the latest episode of American Idol! The 42-year-old former star of The Bachelor supported his 14-year-old daughter Camila Galavis as she auditioned for the singing competition in front of judges Lionel Richie, Katy Perry and Luke Bryan, in the episode airing Sunday night (March 24).
While talking about herself and answering questions to get to know her, Camila revealed who her father is, and she brought him out to meet the judges. Keep reading to find out more… Juan Pablo noted that he didn’t necessarily want her to audition and tried to hold off as long as possibly, but Camila really wanted it. “When the opportunity came, and she wanted to do it, I was like, ‘I don’t know if you’re old enough.’ That was last year,” he said. “They say, well, maybe next year and then, here she is, so, we’ll see how it goes.” Camila performed “Rabia” by Joaquina and the judges noted how young she is and how much development she needs with her voice. Lionel gave her a “no” for those reasons, including the lack of experience.
She then got a yes from Katy, and Luke noted he initially was going to say no, but he said yes!
While the judges gave their critiques, the camera panned to Juan Pablo multiple times and he had tears in his eyes.
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