Melinda Doolittle

Location:
Nashville, Tennessee, US
Type:
Artist / Band / Musician
MELINDA DOOLITTLE, who became a household name on season six of American Idol, has continued to thrill…
Her debut album, Coming Back to You (2009), garnered rave reviews from critics, including The New York Times which hailed Melinda as one of the most 'phenomenally gifted' in years. The album soars as a soul-baring tour de force with Melinda transforming lively soul, jazz, pop and R&B stylings into a definitive collection of songs that urge the listener to come back again and again.
Her album was closely followed by Beyond Me (2010), Melinda’s revealing book recounting the life lessons that have shaped who she is today. Illustrated by poignant, often humorous stories, the lessons provide practical guidance to overcoming personal obstacles and achieving the next level in any area of life.



Raised in St. Louis, MO and Tulsa, OK, Melinda studied music at Belmont University in Nashville, TN and honed her skills as a background singer with the Gospel group Anointed. She would eventually sing background for musical legends such as Michael McDonald, Aretha Franklin, and Aaron Neville, before finishing third on the sixth season of American Idol.
Since her time on Idol and her transition into the spotlight, Melinda has wowed audiences everywhere with her ‘big voice’ and ‘soulful’ performances, from the White House to the Musicians Hall of Fame, from the Kennedy Center to Carnegie Hall.
Melinda is currently in the studio recording material for her sophomore album and will be blazing new trails this year as the first African American character on a Veggie Tales release. Veggie Tales, the tremendously popular children’s cartoon, will feature Melinda as ‘Cassie Cassava’ on their 2011 DVD, ‘Twas The Night Before Easter.
Melinda’s love for music is eclipsed only by her love of giving back, as she dedicates much of her time to working with numerous charities, especially those that center on improving the lives of children, such as Ronald McDonald House and Malaria No More.
For more information, visit www.MelindaDoolittle.com
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