- Lisa Tucker (singer)
:"This article is about the singer and American Idol finalist. For the American author, see
Lisa Tucker (author) ."Infobox musical artist
Name = Lisa Tucker
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Background = solo_singer
Birth_name = Lisa Gabrielle Tucker
Born = Birth date and age|1989|6|13
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Origin =Anaheim, California , U.S.
Instrument =Piano Guitar
Genre = R&B
Occupation =Singer actress
Years_active = 1997–present
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URL =Lisa Gabrielle Tucker (born
June 13 ,1989 ) is an Americansinger ,musical theater andtelevision actress who was the tenth-place finalist on the fifth season of "American Idol ". [cite web
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Early life
Tucker was born in
Anaheim, California http://www.myspace.com/lisatucker, MySpace profile administered by subject, Lisa admitted that she was not born, nor has ever been to Japan in an interview for "American Idol Extra" on 3/15/2007] to Stanley and Eleanor Tucker, and has two older brothers: Billy and Stanley III. She was raised Roman Catholic and is halfAfrican American and halfBelizean descent. Her mother first noticed her talent when she was on the family diving board singing a tune from "The Little Mermaid". Both of her brothers were backup singers and choreographers for Tucker's sold-out concert in 2002.Career
Tucker was encouraged by her parents to audition for a production of "The Little Princess" which was held by Orange County Children's Theater (OCCT). She landed the lead role, which was the first play she auditioned. At the age of ten, Tucker was referred by OCCT for Walt Disney Productions to cast her as young Nala for the musical production of "The Lion King" to get started in acting . It was her first paying job and Tucker said, "I would have done it for free!" Tucker played Nala for 11 months but had to stop due to child labor laws and contract limitations for minors. When Tucker was 13 she auditioned for "
Star Search " and eventually made it to the finals. She was the runner-up toTiffany Evans . At the age of 16 she auditioned for the fifth season of "American Idol" inDenver, Colorado with a song she also sang on "Star Search", "One Moment in Time " byWhitney Houston .Simon Cowell said she was the best 16-year-old to ever audition for the show. Later, the judges made a unanimous decision to put her through to the season's final 24. America voted her through to the top 12. She was eliminated and was given 10th place onMarch 29 ,2006 , after being in the bottom three withKatharine McPhee andAce Young .Tucker is also a
songwriter ,guitar ist, pianist, and is learning to play the drums. She has performed at numerous city events in Anaheim such as the Mayor's Prayer Breakfast, Flag Day events, a Mighty Ducks Game, and an Anaheim Angels baseball game. She also made a guest appearance onThe O.C. playing herself in the prom episode. [ [http://www.zap2it.com/tv/zap-lisatucker-theoc,0,141380.story?coll=zap-news-headlines Ex-'Idol' Goes to Prom in 'The O.C.'] , Zap2It.com TV news, April 5 2006, accessed June 2, 2006]Tucker attended La Palma's John F. Kennedy High School. While she was on "American Idol" she attended classes with former "Idol" finalists
Paris Bennett andKevin Covais . She was a Senior during "Idol" and returned to John F. Kennedy High after she was voted off. The following June she graduated in the class of 2006. Tucker plans to attendCal State Fullerton but will be taking her first year off to work on her major-debut album. She is currently looking for a recording contract and is the highest-finishing Season 5 contestant that was not signed after the season ended.Tucker has stated that she is has filmed new episodes for the teen Nickelodeon network show "
Zoey 101 " from Season 3-4. She first appeared in an episode of the show's 3rd season onJanuary 7 ,2007 in the episode "Michael Loves Lisa," and, later, in others. [ [http://www.zap2it.com/tv/news/zap-tuckerbornintheusa,0,6752781.story?coll=zap-tv-headlines Former 'Idol' Tucker Books FOX Pilot - She's been cast in 'Born in the USA,' which is appropriate, because she was. - Zap2it ] ]Tucker sang "Then Came You" with
Dionne Warwick on Warwick's new album, "My Friends and Me".Most recently, Tucker sang on the city of Anaheim float in the 118th
Tournament of Roses as didKatharine McPhee on the 'Clean Water' float. In August 2007, Tucker was featured on the reality TV show "Dr. 90210" as the singing instructor for Dr. Rey's children.Tucker is signed to join the cast for the pilot of the new FOX series "Born in the USA (TV series)", also by
19 Entertainment . [ [http://www.zap2it.com/tv/news/zap-tuckerbornintheusa,0,6752781.story?coll=zap-tv-headlines Former 'Idol' Tucker Books FOX Pilot - She's been cast in 'Born in the USA,' which is appropriate, because she was. - Zap2it ] ]American Idol performances
Semifinals
*February 21 ,2006 - "I Am Changing" byJennifer Holliday
*February 28 , 2006 - "Who's Loving You " byThe Jackson 5
*March 7 , 2006 - "Here's Where I Stand" by Tiffany TaylorFinals
*March 14 , 2006 - Songs by Stevie Wonder: "Signed, Sealed, Delivered (I'm Yours)" byStevie Wonder (Bottom 2)
*March 21 , 2006 - Songs from the 1950s: "Why Do Fools Fall In Love" byFrankie Lymon and the Teenagers (Bottom 3)
*March 28 , 2006 - Songs from the 21st century: "Because of You" byKelly Clarkson (Bottom 3; voted off)Discography
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