Personal Idol:Aretha Franklin
Could go all the way!
Melinda started off kind of shy in the city auditions, but this backup singer has finally come out of the shadows. With her soulful voice and sweet nature, she’s definitely one of the top crowd pleasers. And she’s smart, too! As a graduate of Belmont University in Nashville, Melinda earned a bachelor's degree in Commercial Music. No matter what happens on Idol, this girl is going to be a star.
Melinda Doolittle had Simon's seat at Belmont before joining 'Idol'