Top 20 ‘Idol’ Contestants of All Time – 12: Melinda Doolittle
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I know there will be complaints about where Melinda Doolittle ranks on this “American Idol” list from her proponents and opponents alike.
“Melinda’s not commercial and I haven’t heard a thing of hers on the radio,” the skeptics will scream. “Melinda might be the best female vocalist the show’s ever seen!” her supporters will spew. I have to agree with both sides, so that’s why she’s No. 12.
If this were purely a singing competition, Doolittle would have won Season 6. Hands down. With the most consistently impressive performances week-to-week, she was best when she showcased her soul in songs like Peggy Lee’s sultry “I’m A Woman” but even impressed when offering Tina Turner-esque rock rasp on Bon Jovi’s “Have A Nice Day.” Every week, I loved how Mindy Doo shelved her humble I’m-a-former-backup-singer persona for a more diva-like dynamic once Rickey Minor and the band started playing.
But since Jordin Sparks and Blake Lewis appealed more to the young female demographic that apparently has a stranglehold on “Idol” voting, the best Doolittle could finish was third.
While Lewis and Sparks pumped out albums late last year (with little sales success), Doolittle hasn’t. When she wasn’t touring with the Season 6 Top 10, she’s spent much of her time promoting the Malaria No More campaign in an effort to eradicate malaria in Africa.
Also see:
– Top 20 ‘Idol’ Contestants of All Time – Epilogue-No. 1: Kelly Clarkson
-No. 2: Carrie Underwood
-No. 3: Chris Daughtry
-No. 4: Jennifer Hudson
-No. 5: Sanjaya Malakar
-No. 6: William Hung
-No. 7: Clay Aiken
-No. 8: Fantasia Barrino
-No. 9: Blake Lewis
-No. 10: Tamyra Gray
-No. 11: Jordin Sparks
-No. 13: Bo Bice
-No. 14: Elliott Yamin
-No. 15: Ruben Studdard
-No. 16: Katharine McPhee
-No. 17: Taylor Hicks
-No. 18: Diana DeGarmo
-No. 19: Frenchie Davis
-No. 20: Lisa Leuschner
-Top 20 intro and criteria/Honorable Mentions (Nos. 21-31)
(Photo courtesy of FOX.)
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I hope someone signs Melinda to a record deal. She is the most accomplished performer to appear on American Idol. Looking at the results of the poll I just took part in it’s suprising that people would actually vote for Sanjaya, William Hung and Justin Guarini.
I think Clay, Kelly Clarkson and Carrie Underwood belong in the top 5 and Latoya London deserves better placement but only Melinda performed flawlessly week after week.
Melinda Doolittle just releases her first song on i tunes My Funny Valentine. She have manager and label now. If you want more info about it http://www.melindafan.net she will release her CD in June 2008
Melinda did sign with MPCA, She will released her first Album June of 2008, and plan another one for Christmas times. You want more info about Melinda wwww.melindafan.net
Melinda Doolittle already sign with a label. She will released her first album June of 2008 and will make another one for Christmas time. She doing Dreyer’s Ice cream tour right now. She have appear a lot on fox news newspaper. She is amazing. She did sing her song My Funny Valentine the one she did releases on i Tunes February 12,2008. Also at the website for her fans where we have blogradiotalk with her for the third times. This is wonderful that a person like her busy women and involved in a lot of thing. She take the time to talk to her fans Call (Backups) to this radio show. If you are big fans (Backups) come join us to support her. We have alot pictures Topic, fresh news, Video, and also she post there. You welcome
This is for Chris, Melinda did take her time to find a good manager and a label. Right now she doing Dreyer’s ice cream tour and just to let you know ! Melinda She is a number one of the heart of her fans call (Backups) She appear on fox news often. She will released her first album June of 2008 and probably another one for Christmas time. She is amazing singer and wonderful women of God.
Melinda Doolittle doing great will releases her first album june of 2008. Her new website http://www.mdstreetteam.com for the fans who want to support her on her new career, Pictures, fresh news and alot topic who Melinda wrote to us. You are welcome to join us
Melinda Did postponed her new album for July or August 2008. Due to alot travel lately with Dreyer’s ice cream tour and Malaria no more and others events come soon. So get read when it come out. You can also join us to support her in her new career http://www.mdstreetteam.com You all welcome.
I have new update about Melinda album in fall will be that time she also work on a Holiday one too. IF you are one of her fans come join us in Mdstreetteam.com we are there to support Melinda’s career.
This past week Melinda finally finished the vocals on her CD! All of that happens quickly then we will see her CD on shelves this Fall! Also, keep your eye out for her first official single that should be hitting airwaves in the coming weeks. Melinda is going to be throwing a lot of music at us in the coming months so get ready!
New website to support Melinda Career. http://www.mdstreetteam.com come join us and get to the forum to read what Melinda have to say. She is a amazing singer.
Melinda Doolittle The album’s first single, “It’s Your Love,†was released to radio stations nationwide in September Keep you update with Melinda single and album at http://www.melindasbackups.com
Good news for you Melinda Doolittle fans! She’s set to release her debut album titled, Coming Back to You on Hi-Fi Recordings in January 09. Produced by Grammy-nominated producer Mike Mangini (Joss Stone, Run DMC, The Jonas Brothers), Coming Back to You was recorded with a team of live musicians in Nashville and New York City.
The first single, “It’s Your Love†will be released to radio in October.
website melindasbackups
The date of Melinda Radio talk have change http://www.blogtalkradio.com/search/Melinda+Doolittle
UPCOMING SHOW: 10/19/2008 3:00 PM
Host Name Tyler Graves
Show Name Moments With Melinda – Show 4
Show Length 1 Hour
Show Description In this episode of Moments With Melinda, Melinda will discuss her new single “It’s Your Love†as well as her upcoming debut CD! Fan calls will be accepted
Call-in Number: (646) 716-9978
Good news for you Melinda Doolittle fans! She’s set to release her debut album titled, Coming Back to You on Hi-Fi Recordings in January 09. Produced by Grammy-nominated producer Mike Mangini (Joss Stone, Run DMC, The Jonas Brothers), Coming Back to You was recorded with a team of live musicians in Nashville and New York City.
The first single, “It’s Your Love†will be released to radio in October.
“Keep yourself updated with Melinda’s career at melindasbackups
melindasbackups.com is a web site owned by Melinda Doolittle. Melinda’s Backups™ is a non-profit supportive association inspired by Melinda and authorized by her to operate this web site on behalf of her fans.
Melinda Doolittle’s Debut Album Coming Back to You Drops 2/3/2009 – Listen to her Single “It’s Your Love†at http://myspace.com/MelindaDoolittle
A release date has been set for her upcoming album. Coming Back To You will drop on February 3, and it promises to be an eclectic mix of blues, classic R&B and jazz.
The first single, “It’s Your Love†will be released to radio soon.
Keep updated about Melinda’s career at melindasbackups.com
Coming Back to You by Melinda Doolittle (Audio CD – 2009)
Available for Pre-order. This item will be released on Jan 27, 2009.
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“FREE SONG FROM AMERICAN IDOL’S MELINDA DOOLITTLE! GO TO http://www.melindadoolittle.com and get it NOW – FREE! New album released on February 3, 2009! Don’t miss it!”
First i want to thank you for all the wonderful article you post. Thanks again for let us spread the love we have for our’s favorite one. Melinda Doolittle are really a talented singer with a big heart of Gold! Without website will be really difficult for any fans to share the great news about them. Thanks.
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Thank you for letting us post about our favorite singer. Without this site, it would be really difficult to share the latest news about them.
FREE SONG FROM AMERICAN IDOL’S MELINDA DOOLITTLE! GO TO melindadoolittle.com and get it NOW – FREE! New album released on February 3, 2009! Don’t miss it!
MELINDA DOOLITTLE IN HER FIRST-EVER NIGHTCLUB ENGAGEMENT
NOVEMBER 17 – 21, NEW YORK CITY
FEINSTEIN’S AT LOEWS REGENCY, the nightclub proclaimed “Best of New York” by New York Magazine, will debut MELINDA DOOLITTLE in her first-ever nightclub engagement from November 17 – 21. The “American Idol” finalist will perform an intimate evening of jazz standards, pop hits and Broadway classics, in addition to selections from her CD, Coming Back To You. All shows are at the Regency Hotel (540 Park Avenue at 61st Street). For ticket reservations and club information, please call (212) 339-4095 or visit feinsteinsatloewsregency.com and TicketWeb.com