Tamyra Gray

Biography

Praised just as much on her behalf wide vocal vary and passionate delivery as she was on her behalf elegant design, Tamyra Grey was noticed by many because the singer who, in an ideal world, must have won the very first edition of American Idol. When Grey didn’t get more than enough votes to remain on the display and much less talented contestants like Nikki McKibbin do, Gray’s dismissal sparked reactions which range from disappointment to outrage. Nevertheless, Grey entered the competition primarily to earn much more publicity on her behalf skill, which she do even without earning everything on American Idol. Before the display, Grey had been performing professionally for some time, carrying out in musicals, at corporate and business Coca-Cola features in her hometown of Atlanta, GA, and adding support vocals on DMX’s 1998 track “Slippin’.” Given birth to on July 26, 1979, in Takoma Recreation area, MD, Grey was the 3rd youngest of twelve siblings. Her family remained in Gaithersburg, MD, until she was 13. During elementary college, her chorus instructor taught Grey the fundamentals of performing, which was the only real formal teaching that she received. Once the Grays relocated to Atlanta, Tamyra produced the most from the city’s possibilities. She created a vocal duo, the Silhouettes, with her sister Kim, made an appearance in local advertisements, and performed inside a hip-hop dance troupe beneath the stage name Component. Gray’s parents motivated her desire for music and carrying out, which was shown in her wide musical likes (Grey is a lover of Nikka Costa, Prince, and Aerosmith, in addition to Persian and Vietnamese music) and her fascination with all areas of the music market. Because of this, she analyzed business legislation, entertainment administration, and documenting technology at Georgia Condition University or college. While she was at university, Grey also received the name of Miss Atlanta. After graduation, she continuing to execute and worked like a preschool instructor before getting into the American Idol competition. On the display, Gray’s shows of tunes like “Contact Me each day,” “Minnie the Moocher,” “A RESIDENCE Is Not a house,” and “EASILY Were YOUR LOVER” produced her an early on favorite from the judges and target audience as well, and despite her untimely departure from your present, she was agreed upon by American Idol originator Simon Fuller to some management contract immediately after she still left. After the countrywide American Idol Tour, Grey began focusing on songs on her behalf debut album and in addition took several acting roles, like the function of Aisha, a talented youthful vocalist with an abusive sweetheart on Boston Community; she also performed a lesbian vocalist on Fifty percent & Fifty percent and Carly Anders, an ill-fated celebrity on Tru Contacting. During that period, the musical aspect of her profession seemed to strike a snag, as she was transferred from RCA to its store label J and dropped altogether. Nevertheless, in summertime 2004, her debut record, The Dreamer, an eclectic assortment of songs compiled by Grey and including collaborations with Babyface, Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis, Scott Storch, and Diane Warren, was finally released by 19 Information. Within the weeks before the album’s discharge, Tamyra made an appearance and performed on American Idol many times, performing two of her fresh tunes, “Raindrops Will Fall” and “Celebrity.”

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1	Is set to play Mimi Marquez in the hit Broadway show "Rent" until late November 2007 [May 2007]
2	Working on debut album which is slated to be released before the end of this year. [July 2003]
3	Gave birth at age of 30. A daughter named Sienna Marie was born July 17, 2010. Child's father is her Husband Sam Watters.
4	Miss Atlanta of 1998 (The Miss America Pageant).
5	She was dropped by her record label J Records before an album was ever released.
6	Is lactose intolerant and is a vegan.
7	Worked as an actress, a dancer for a hip hop company and also worked with kids as a preschool teacher and was a cheerleader in highschool
8	Was Miss Atlanta 1998
9	Attended Georgia State University and majored in Business Law and Entertainment Management
10	Was a former contestant (and musical performer) in the Miss Atlanta Teen USA pageant. Was ousted (at the surprise of the producers) from the American Idol competition, only to win a management contract with 19 Entertainment one week later.
11	Sang gospel music in her Norcross, Georgia church most of her life.
12	Gospel/Soul/R&B/Alt. singer.



Soundtrack

Soundtrack

Title	Year	Status	Character
The Voice of the Philippines	2013	TV Series writer - 1 episode
The X Factor Philippines	2012	TV Series writer - 1 episode
Obsessed	2009	performer: "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas"
Rachel Getting Married	2008	performer: "Peace Like a River", "In My Soul" / producer: "In My Soul" / writer: "In My Soul"
Idols	2008	TV Series writer - 1 episode
Las Vegas	2006	TV Series performer - 1 episode
The Gospel	2005	performer: "Seasons Change", "Put Your Hands Together", "Now Behold the Lamb"
Idols	2005	TV Series writer - 1 episode
Malaysian Idol	2004	TV Series writer - 1 episode
American Idol		TV Series performer - 17 episodes, 2002 - 2004 writer - 4 episodes, 2004

Actress

Actress

Title	Year	Status	Character
Rachel Getting Married	2008		Singing Friend
Las Vegas	2006	TV Series	Patty
The Gospel	2005		Rain Walker
What I Like About You	2004	TV Series	Danielle
Tru Calling	2004	TV Series	Carly Anders
Half & Half	2003	TV Series	Zora Kane
Boston Public	2003	TV Series	Aisha Clemens

Self

Self

Title	Year	Status	Character
Orange County Christmas Extravaganza	2015	TV Movie	Herself
Little Dude Anthem	2015	Short	Herself
The 62nd Annual Tony Awards	2008	TV Special	Herself - Performer
The Tyra Banks Show	2006	TV Series	Herself
All of Us	2005	TV Series	Herself
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade	2004	TV Special	Herself - Performer
On-Air with Ryan Seacrest	2004	TV Series	Herself
4th Annual BET Awards	2004	TV Special	Herself
American Idol	2002-2004	TV Series	Herself / Herself - Guest
An American Idol Christmas	2003	TV Movie documentary	Herself
American Juniors	2003	TV Series	Herself
The 17th Annual Soul Train Music Awards	2003	TV Special	Herself

Nominated awards

Nominated awards

Year	Award	Ceremony	Nomination	Movie	Award shared with
2003	OFTA Television Award	Online Film & Television Association	Best Guest Actress in a Drama Series	Boston Public (2000)
2003	Teen Choice Award	Teen Choice Awards	Choice TV Breakout Star - Female	Boston Public (2000)



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