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.
Willie Spence Is In Tears After Belting Out Breathtaking ‘Glory’ Cover On ‘American Idol’
etcanada.comWillie Spence proved he very much deserves to be in this season’s “American Idol” Top 3 as he delivered some stunning performances on Sunday’s episode.
The singer was reduced to tears after being praised by judges Katy Perry, Lionel Richie, and Luke Bryan, who were stunned by his cover of “Glory” by John Legend and Common. “Willie,” Perry said, “I’m so glad you took us to church.” RELATED: Grace Kinstler Wows With Cover Of Kelly Clarkson’s ‘A Moment Like This’ On ‘American Idol’ She called the performance “connected” and “spiritual,” admitting the competition was “in God’s hands now,” stating she was glad she didn’t have to choose a winner.
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