Melinda Doolittle Biography

Coming Back to You (2009), her debut album, received acclaim from critics, including The New York Times, which praised Melinda as one of the most "phenomenally brilliant" singers in recent years. Mike Mangini, a Grammy-nominated producer, produced the record, which harkens back to the charm and sparkle of legendary R&B performers. Coming Back to You soars as a soul-baring tour de force, with Melinda combining vibrant soul, jazz, pop, and R&B stylings into a classic selection of songs that entice the listener to return again after a time. Melinda's choir instructor, who was tone-deaf as a youngster, pleaded with her not to sing and instead quietly move her mouth. Her passion for singing prompted her to attend a talent contest in 7th grade, where she surprised the audience with her amazingly spot-on vocals and lovely voice after much work and prayer. She didn't return the stare. Melinda moved on to Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee, where she earned a music degree and worked as a background vocalist with the Gospel group Anointed. Before coming third on the sixth season of American Idol, she built out a position in the Nashville music scene, singing background for musical luminaries like Michael McDonald, Aretha Franklin, and Aaron Neville.

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