Melody Thornton
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| Melody Thornton | ||
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| Background information | ||
| Birth name | Melody Thornton | |
| Born | September 28, 1984 | |
| Origin | Phoenix, Arizona, United States | |
| Genre(s) | R&B, pop, dance | |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, | |
| Years active | 2003–present | |
| Label(s) | A&M (2004–present) | |
| Associated acts |
The Pussycat Dolls | |
Melody Thornton (born September 28, 1984) is an American singer/dancer. She takes the most prominent vocal role in The Pussycat Dolls, after lead vocalist Nicole Scherzinger, adding melismatic vocal runs to many of their songs. She is the youngest of all the current members of the group.
[edit] Rise to stardom
Melody was born in Phoenix, Arizona to a Mexican mother and proud African American father. Her talent was first discovered at an elementary school talent show when she sang "Without You".
She left high school and saw the Pussycat Dolls on MTV and heard they were auditioning for a new group member. Melody went to the audition and was welcomed aboard in December 2003. As with the other Dolls, she is a salaried employee of Interscope Records. Her "doll name" is Baby Doll (as she is the youngest member of The Pussycat Dolls). [citation needed]
[edit] Future Plans
In mid-July 2006 Melody publicly announced that she plans to begin a solo career She is featured on a track (Go Too Far) from rapper Jibbs debut album Jibbs feat. Jibbs, due out in October 2006.
[edit] External links
| The Pussycat Dolls |
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| Members: Nicole Scherzinger Carmit Bachar · Ashley Roberts · Jessica Sutta · Melody Thornton · Kimberly Wyatt |
| Albums: PCD Singles: "Sway" · "Don't Cha" | "Stickwitu" · "Beep" "Buttons" · "I Don't Need a Man" · "Wait a Minute" |
| Discography |
