Distinguishing herself as an incredible vocalist after reaching the finals of American Idol, Melinda Doolittle made a lasting impression on music mogul Simon Cowell who later admitted she should have been crowned winner. Doolittle’s wholesome sound continued to attract many notable admirers as she was invited to perform for President George W. Bush and guests at the White House in 2007. In the same year, Doolittle again graced our screens with a beautiful rendition of ‘The Star-Spangled Banner’ for the 2007 NBA Eastern Conference Finals.

In 2009 Doolittle released her first album, Coming Back to You. Covering Aretha Franklin and Celine Dion among others, Doolittle’s voice charmed listeners and set her apart as an artist. The New York Times even commented that “Ms. Doolittle has a radiant voice, an urgent singing style and a knack for classic R&B.” This was one of a range of glowing reviews underlining the artistry that led her first album to sell over 10,000 copies in its first week and debut at 58 on Billboard 200. Doolittle’s collaborative work with Postmodern Jukebox on their album Squad Goals, also helped propel the album into the top 10 Jazz charts.

Melinda Doolittle has established herself as a performer and artist capable of lighting up a room and constructing an impressive album capable of generating over 50,000 sales. A highly sought after performer whose voice continues to delight all who have the pleasure of listening, Melinda Doolittle is a considerable talent who has the music world at her feet.