Melinda Doolittle is a soul–stirring songstress. She is a flawless vocalist with irresistible artistry and effortless style compelling her audiences to keep listening.

Tone deaf as a child, Melinda’s choir teacher would plead with her not to sing, but just silently move her mouth. Undaunted, her love of singing drove her to enter a talent show in the seventh grade where she stunned the audience with her miraculously spot on vocals and beautiful voice. She never looked back!

Melinda graduated with a Bachelors in Music from Belmont University in Nashville, TN. She became a highly sought after background vocalist singing for musical icons including Michael McDonald, Aretha Franklin, BeBe and CeCe Winans, Aaron Neville and Jonny Lang.

Doolittle became a household name during season six of American Idol in 2007. She came in third in the voting, first with Simon Cowell calling her his “personal favorite” and quickly became the sweetheart of American Idol winning over the hearts of all with her stunning powerhouse vocals and her personal charm.

In 2009, Doolittle released her debut album Coming Back to You garnering rave reviews from critics, including The New York Times, which hailed her as one of the most “phenomenally gifted” singers in years. In 2013, she released her sophomore album You’re The Reason giving fans yet another opportunity to hear her impeccable vocals and revealing a bit more of her personality. People Magazine stating, “Her voice is a slinky purr then a mighty growl that will keep you coming back for more.” In the middle of her album releases, she penned her book Beyond Me: Finding Your Way to Life's Next Level. Melinda was also the well-loved co-host of TV Line’s Reality Check.

Doolittle continues to thrill audiences everywhere from the Rock and Rock Hall of Fame to The White House, from the Copa Room to Carnegie Hall. In addition, she has been a featured guest with the Boston Pops, Charlotte Symphony and United States Air Force Orchestra to name a few, including a featured performer at the 2015 Boston Pops Fourth of July Spectacular. She is currently headlining her own soulful show Great American Soul Book.

In thankfulness for all she has been given, Doolittle gives back to these amazing organizations: Vanderbilt Children's Hospital, Ronald McDonald House, The League, and Malaria No More (Presidential Delegate to Africa).

ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: American Idol alum Melinda Doolittle and Postmodern Jukebox slay sultry cover of 'Toxic'

Postmodern Jukebox have sent Melinda Doolittle on a ride. The web’s favorite cover band enlisted the American Idol alum for a 1930s-inspired take on Britney Spears’ modern classic, “Toxic.” The cover comes from their latest album Squad Goals, out now.

buzzfeed: 58 “American Idol” Alums Reveal What The Show Meant To Them

“Idol not only changed my life, it changed our culture. It involved the viewer in the process, and because of that, I have people all over the world who have a personal connection to me and my music..." Melinda Doolittle

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LOS ANGELES, CA: MELINDA DOOLITTLE among AMERICAN IDOL "faves" for the FINALE

Fox has put the finishing touches on its “American Idol” series finale plans, on Thursday announcing a three-night event that will feature performances and surprise appearances by successful alums and a 90-minute retrospective of the series that changed the face of television during its 15-season run.

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CINCINNATI, OH: MELINDA DOOLITTLE JOINS ARETHA FRANKLIN, SMOKEY ROBINSON AND KRISTIN CHENOWITH FOR THE CINCINNATI POPS STAR-STUDDED 2016-2017 season

“The stars have aligned,” says Cincinnati Pops conductor John Morris Russell. “The types of artists we often get are not just in the symphonic world, but in the world of cinema, and television and popular music. And, man, to get all of those things to line up – it’s immense.”

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VULTURE.COM: MELINDA DOOLITTLE RANKED 6TH OUT OF 168 AMERICAN IDOL FINALISTS

6. Melinda Doolittle (Season 6, placed 3rd) One of the best pure singers to appear on the Idol stage, Melinda Doolittle turned in powerhouse performances week after week — ranging from Faith Hill and Bon Jovi, to Donna Summer and Lieber and Stoller. The former backup singer operated in the tradition of Aretha Franklin and Tina Turner, imbuing the truncated versions of her chosen songs with pathos and exquisite phrasing. She didn't win, but she set a standard for those who would follow her.

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