Melinda Doolittle | |
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Background information | |
Birth name | Melinda Marie Doolittle |
Born | St. Louis, Missouri, United States | October 6, 1977
Origin | Brentwood, Tennessee, United States |
Genres | Gospel, soul, R&B |
Occupation(s) | Singer, backup singer |
Years active | 1999—present |
Labels | MPCA (2007–2011) Hi Fi Recordings (2008–2011) |
Website | www.melindadoolittle.com |
Melinda Marie Doolittle (born October 6, 1977) is an American singer who finished as the third place finalist on the sixth season of American Idol.[1] Prior to her appearance on American Idol, Doolittle worked as a professional back-up singer for, among others, Michael McDonald, Kirk Franklin, Aaron Neville, BeBe and CeCe Winans, Alabama, Jonny Lang, Vanessa Bell Armstrong, Carman, and Anointed.