American Idol's Melinda Doolittle

Melinda Doolittle was born October 6, 1977. Melinda Doolittle is a singer who finished as the third place finalist on the sixth season of American Idol. Her projects include: Melinda Doolittle (EP) which released June 12, 2007 and Coming Back to You which released February 3, 2009.

Doolittle's Coming Back to You features a retro '60s sound made modern with tambourines, bells, horns, strings and vintage three-part background vocals. Coming Back to You has received rave reviews.

Articles and News about Melinda Doolittle

Gospel artists respond to Samoan tsunami; Katinas, Natalie Grant, Melinda Doolittle in concert
In response to the 8.2 magnitude earthquake and resulting walls of 15-20 foot high tsunami waves that hit Samoa on Tuesday, September 29th, popular gospel artists and native Samoans, the Katinas, who lost both friends and family in the disaster, are planning a benefit concert with guests Natalie Grant and Melinda Doolittle.

Gospel Music 101: Which American Idol alumni have gospel music ties? Kris Allen, Jennifer Hudson, Melinda Doolittle in concert
A list of American Idol alumni who have ties to gospel music would include: Ruben Studdard, George Huff, Mandisa, Chris Sligh, Carrie Underwood, Phil Stacey, Jordin Sparks, Melinda Doolittle, Jennifer Hudson, Chris Daughtry, Nadia Turner, Kris Allen, Danny Gokey, and more!

Gospel Greats Amy Grant, Vince Gill, Melinda Doolittle to Challenge America on June 8
Special musical guests scheduled to join Amy Grant and Vince Gill at the Monday night Challenge America launch at the Kennedy Center include Michael McDonald, Alison Krauss, Darius Rucker, Melinda Doolittle and Mac McAnally.

Articles About Melinda Doolittle

American Idol's Gospel Music Connection on "From Idol to Inspiration"

Gospel Artists and the American Idol Factor

Gospel Artists from American Idol

40th Annual GMA Dove Award Nominations

Artist Updates: March 2009

Artist Updates: February 2009

Artist Updates: December 2008

Nashville News: October 2008

Artist Updates: December 2007

American Idol's Gospel Connection

Nashville News: March 2008

2007 GMA Gospel Music Hall of Fame

- Her full name is Melinda Marie Doolittle

- Melinda Doolittle was born October 6, 1977 in St. Louis, Missouri

- She graduated from Union High School in Tulsa, Oklahoma, in 1995

- Melinda Doolittle was a music major at Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee

- She was the third place finalist on the sixth season of American Ido

- Melinda Doolittle visited Zambia with Laura Bush and the Malaria No More organization in 2007

- She lives in Brentwood, Tennessee