MELINDA LIRA
Age: 19
Hometown: Hanford, CA
Audition City: San Francisco
What's in your CD player right now? Usher.
What's your favorite type of music? Gospel R&B oldies
Listen To Melinda Perform:
Power of Love.mp3
Seasons.mp3
Friend.mp3
Show me the way.mp3
Buy Melinda Lira's self titled album "Melinda" Melinda Lira is a native to the
Central Valley residing in Hanford,
CA where she was born and
raised. Melinda’s vocal talent was
recognized at an early age by
Motown Records and various
agents and producers. Even
though she had made great
connections in the industry,
Melinda chose to finish school
before pursuing her career in
music. Melinda graduated with
honors from Hanford West High
School, where she participated in
choir and on various sports teams. She was the team captain on her volleyball team
as well.
Melinda has had the awesome opportunity to sing in many venues large and
small and has made quite a name for herself this past year alone. Melinda has won
vocal competitions and her most recent achievement was placing in the top 12 female
vocalists on FOX’s American Idol Season 4, where she beat out over 100,000 other
contestants across the country. Noticing her talent and potential, producers and
labels are vying for her attention including Arista Records, RCA Records, American
Idol’s Randy Jackson and even Oscar-winner Jaime Foxx who was wowed by her
performance at his home in early April and has asked if she would consider working
with him on his projects.
Melinda enjoys performing for the Valley and is very proud of
her roots as well as representing her Mexican-Filipino heritage. “Never give up on
your dreams, always keep the Faith and never let anyone bring you down. God will
give you the strength to overcome, so keep your head up high and press on.” This is
Melinda’s motto.
Q & A With Melinda Lira
When did you first start to sing?
When I was 5.
Do you have any formal singing training?
No.
What other talents do you have?
Dancing, sports, basketball, volleyball, softball.
If you don't make it on AMERICAN IDOL, what will you do?
I will continue my dream.
What are your personal goals in life?
To be on the top and succeed in music.
What album would your friends be surprised you own?
Bobby McFerrin.
Who is your AMERICAN IDOL?
My mom.
Do you have any rituals or things you do each time before you perform?
Pray.
Favorite male pop artist?
Justin Timerlake.
Favorite female pop artist?
Mariah Carey.
Most embarrassing moment?
My zipper in my pants broke in the back when I was in a presentation in front of everybody.
What has been your proudest moment in life so far?
Knowing that I'm finally doing what I want to do wholeheartedly.
If you couldn't sing, which talent would you most like to have?
Magician.
What is your definition of an AMERICAN IDOL?
Someone who has the heart of music and that is singing for all the right reasons.
Who is your favorite judge and why?
Simon, because he's the most honest.
What would people be surprised to learn about you?
I like cereal any time of the day.
How has this changed your life?
It has made me a lot more optimistic about everything I do. And has put a peace in my knowing that I'm doing what I'm supposed to do.
Do you have any lucky charms?
Just the Lord.
Who are your heroes in life?
My teacher Mrs. Kamerin (choir teacher) and Tricia Adams helped me in music tremendously and taught me so much.
What's been your toughest obstacle in life?
To overcome all the negativity.
Do you think the audition process was fair?
Yes, for the most part.
If you win, who will you thank first?
The Lord.
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