Amanda Overmyer

Infobox Musical artist
Name = Amanda Overmyer

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Img_capt = Amanda Overmyer at the "American Idol", Season 7, Top 12 after party on March 6, 2008.
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Background = solo_singer
Birth_name = Amanda Lindsay Overmyer
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Born = birth date and age|1984|10|26 Little Rock, Arkansas
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Origin = Mulberry, Indiana, United States
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Genre = Blues-rock, Southern rock
Occupation = Singer
Years_active = 2008-
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Associated_acts = Steeleto Ruinaces
URL = [http://www.amandaovermyer.com/ AmandaOvermyer.com]
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Amanda Lindsay Overmyer (born October 26, 1984) is an American singer and the eleventh place finalist on season seven of the television series "American Idol."

Biography

Overmyer was born in Little Rock, Arkansas, in 1984 while her father served there in the United States Air Force. Overmyer and her family eventually moved back to Indiana where she grew up in Camden, Indiana and attended Delphi Community High School, in Delphi, Indiana.

In her late teens, Overmyer joined a local band. Since then she has also been the lead singer of several bands, including Steeleto and Ruinaces. She lists Bob Seger, Janis Joplin, Creedence Clearwater Revival, and Guns 'n' Roses as among her chief influences.

She received a nursing degree from Ivy Tech Community College, and is a health-care specialist dealing predominantly in respiratory issues.

As a young girl competing in 4-H sponsored talent contests and later in WAZY Idol in Lafayette, Indiana, Amanda always dreamt of a career in music. Although Overmyer already has a successful career as a nurse, she also has an urge to see if a professional music career could be her future. For Overmyer, trying out for "American Idol" gave her the best chance to test the waters without risk.

Shortly after her elimination, she was booked for a show at the legendary Whisky a Go Go bar in West Hollywood, where she performed on May 24, 2008 to mostly positive reviews [ [http://new.music.yahoo.com/blogs/realityrocks/85157/amanda-overmyer-hits-the-whisky/ Amanda Overmyer Hits The Whisky - Reality Rocks ] ] .

Personal life

Some of Overmyer's favorite past gigs were the ones sponsored by ABATE of Indiana. Through this association and its biker members, Overmyer enjoyed another passion — Harley Davidson motorcycles. Her immediate family all enjoy motorcycles as as well. [ On Thursday April 7th, Amanda was spotted at the Slippery Noodle in Indianapolis with her boyfriend. She also sang on stage. [http://www.amandaovermyer.com/amanda-overmyer-biography.html Meet Amanda] ] Overmyer is married to Casey Taylor, her longtime boyfriend from Mulberry, Indiana. [ [http://www.okmagazine.com/blog/post/5485/Commercial-Break-With-American-Idol's-Amanda-Overmyer OK! Magazine - First for Celebrity News ] ]

"American Idol"

Overview

The "American Idol" judges have often compared her sound to Janis Joplin. She was a favorite candidate over at Vote for the Worst, more so for her personality. Overmyer was eliminated on the March 19, 2008 episode of "American Idol", putting her in 11th place and just missing out on the tour.

After her ouster on the April 23, 2008 episode, finalist Carly Smithson stated in herpost-exit interviews that Amanda Overmyer had been her favorite singer of thecompetition.

Performances and results (during voting weeks)

Post Idol

After her elimination from American Idol, Overmyer made appearances on "The Ellen DeGeneres Show", "Live with Regis and Kelly", and "The Morning Show with Mike and Juliet.

On May 24, 2008 Overmyer headlined the Women of Rock show at the "Whisky A Go Go" in West Hollywood, CA. She debuted 4 original songs, "Play On", "Fail to Compromise", "Fight Like A Son", and "Love Me Like You Want."

"Play On" is Overmyer's debut single from her untitled album, due to be released in September. Overmyer dedicated the song to her fiance, Casey Taylor. [ [http://www.pharostribune.com/local/local_story_212103427.html Pharos-Tribune - Life after 'American Idol' ] ]

Overmyer is scheduled to perform at the Harley Davidson Summerfest in Milwaukee, WI on August 27th, 28th and 29th 2008. She has also booked a homecoming gig in Lafayette,IN for September 19th, where she will debut new music from her upcoming album.

Notes

External links

* [http://www.amandaovermyer.com/ Official website]
* [http://www.americanidol.com/contestants/season7/amanda_overmyer/ Official American Idol profile]
* [http://www.carrollcountycomet.com/news/2008/0213/front_page/004.html/004.html/ Local Talent Goes National]