The Idols

Melinda Doolittle
Melinda Doolittle, who became a household name on season six of American Idol, continues to thrill with her debut album, Coming Back To You.  

Garnering rave reviews from critics, including The New York Times which hailed Melinda as one of the most 'phenomenally gifted' in years, Coming Back to You, is a torch-passing musical revelation worthy of the R&B immortals - Gladys Knight, Aretha Franklin, Tina Turner – with Melinda emerging as our most authentic new ambassador of R&B.  

Raised in St. Louis, MO and Tulsa, OK, Melinda studied music at Belmont University in the storied music citadel of Nashville. She would eventually perfect her craft as a back-up singer for stars such as Michael McDonald, Aaron Neville, CeCe Winans and Gospel group Anointed, slowly building the necessary vocal confidence to tackle the challenges that lie ahead. Since her time on Idol and her transition into the spotlight, Melinda has wowed audiences everywhere with her ‘big voice' and ‘soulful' performances, from the White House to the Musicians Hall of Fame, from the Kennedy Center to the Today Show.

For more information on Melinda visit www.MelindaDoolittle.com

Phil Stacey
One of the Top 5 finalists on season six of American Idol, Stacey's powerful voice caught the attention of more than 30 million television viewers each week, and it's that musical gift combined with his passionate heart for God that fuels every moment of his Reunion Records debut Into the Light.

Stacey has the rare ability to truly inhabit a song, delivering the lyric with an intensity that brings the message to life, and he does just that throughout each track on Into the Light. A gifted songwriter as well as a powerhouse vocalist, Stacey penned five of the songs on Into the Light and worked with veteran producer Brown Bannister (Steven Curtis Chapman, MercyMe) to find additional songs that conveyed his heart and echoed his musical sensibilities. "If you put all of my musical history in a blender, this is what comes out," Stacey says with a smile, citing such diverse influences as Michael English, Bloodgood and Steven Curtis Chapman along with some country sounds that reflect his Kentucky roots. "I've never been able to watch myself on American Idol. I don't like hearing myself, but I can't stop listening to this record. It ministers to me. It means something to me and therefore, I think it will mean something to other people."

The strong, soulful voice that caught the attention of America Idol viewers infuses every song on Into the Light with an extra measure of warmth and conviction. With "You're Not Shaken" Stacey offers a passionate message of faith in an unshakable God during times of trouble and doubt. On "It's Gotta Be Love" Stacey delivers a soaring, heartfelt performance that underscores the message of hope in the lyric. "Old Glory" is a fitting tribute to the red, white and blue, penned by Stacey himself. "Sanctuary" is a vibrant pop anthem that showcases Stacey's versatility as a vocalist while "Hard to Get" is Stacey's emotional take on a Rich Mullins gem.