Nadia Turner

This article is about singer who competed on American Idol. For dancer who stars in Total Eclipse, see Nadia Turner (dancer).

Nadia Turner
Born (1977-01-11) January 11, 1977 (age 47)[1][2][3]
Miami, Florida, U.S.
GenresRock, funk
Occupation(s)Actress, singer, songwriter, television personality
Years active2004–present
LabelsKnodic Records

Nadia Turner (born January 11, 1977)[1][2][3] is an American singer, songwriter, actress and radio/television personality, best known as the eighth place finalist on the fourth season of American Idol.

Career

Pre-American Idol

Turner was a former Miami Dolphins cheerleader in 1996.[4]

In 2000, she sang at the 26th G8 summit to President Clinton and seven world leaders in Okinawa, Japan.[5]

2005: American Idol

Week# Song Original Artist Result
Top 24 The Power of Love Ashley Cleveland Safe
Top 20 My Love Paul McCartney Safe
Top 16 Try A Little Tenderness Otis Redding Safe
Top 12 "You Don't Have to Say You Love Me" Dusty Springfield Safe
Top 11 Time After Time Cyndi Lauper Bottom 2
Top 10 I'm The Only One Melissa Etheridge Bottom 3
Top 9 As Long As He Needs Me Oliver! Safe
Top 8 When I Dream Crystal Gayle Eliminated

2006–present: Post-American Idol

Since exiting American Idol, Turner has made guest appearances on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, The Tony Danza Show[5] and served as a guest host on The View in December, 2006.[6]

Turner has performed and hosted many charities such as Big Brothers Big Sisters "Big Event" at the American Airlines Arena,[7] UM Sylvester Cancer Foundation, The Pet Project, and SOS Children Village. She was invited to Kuwait by a bloodline of Kuwait's royal family to perform at a private New Year's Eve party.[8]

Turner also performed at the 30th Anniversary Gala of FIU Biscayne Bay Campus. She hosted and performed at the post-game show at the home opening game of the 2007 season of the Florida Marlins at the Dolphin Stadium, along with fellow Idol contestants Ace Young, Mandisa, Anthony Fedorov, and Jessica Sierra.

Turner's debut album, entitled Standing On Love, is scheduled for an undetermined date, and is currently without a label.[9]

Turner has a lead role in the urban romantic comedy Lord Help Us, which premiered at the Pan African Film & Arts Festival and was released on DVD by Image Entertainment in May 2007.[10]

In 2008, her single "Standing On Love" is part of the Edy's SlowChurned Icecream promotional CD "Hot Tracks" available for free with ice cream purchasing at participating stores. The disc also includes another seven tracks from former Idol performers. It was also released as a single with another song, "Beautiful Man."

In 2021, Turner's daughter, Zaréh, auditioned for American Idol with "Bust Your Windows" by Jazmine Sullivan, where she was unanimously put through to Hollywood.[11] However, she was eliminated after the R&B segment of the "Genre Challenge" round of Hollywood Week after performing "One and Only" by Adele.[12]

Discography

Year Song Album
2005 "You Don't Have To Say You Love Me" American Idol Season 4: The Showstoppers
2008 "Standing on Love" Edy's SlowChurned Hot Tracks, Standing on Love - Single
"Beautiful Man" Standing On Love - Single

References

  1. ^ a b America Sends 'Idol' Finalist Nadia Turner Packing
  2. ^ a b Happy Birthday Nadia!
  3. ^ a b Nadia, Scott born to be bad on ‘Idol’
  4. ^ "This 'Idol' finalist has got game". Chicago Tribune. March 14, 2005. Retrieved May 26, 2018.
  5. ^ a b Penton, Kelly (May 11, 2005). "Mayor Manny Diaz and City Commissioners to Honor American IDOL Finalist Nadia Turner" (Press release). City of Miami - Office of Communications. Archived from the original on June 17, 2007. Retrieved June 3, 2007.
  6. ^ "The View recaps". ABC. Retrieved June 3, 2007.
  7. ^ "Gala affair raises 'big' funds for Big Brothers Big Sisters efforts". Miami Herald. MyWire. April 13, 2006. Retrieved June 3, 2007.
  8. ^ "Best Miami Idol - Nadia Turner". Miami New Times. Archived from the original on September 27, 2007. Retrieved June 3, 2007.
  9. ^ "Events Calendar". Nadia Turner (official website). Archived from the original on May 28, 2007. Retrieved June 3, 2007.
  10. ^ Gotten, Valerie (February 12, 2007). "Inspirational Film 'Lord Help Us' Gets Star Cast and Distribution". California Newswire. Retrieved June 3, 2007. [dead link‍]
  11. ^ Heyn, Beth (March 23, 2022). "'American Idol' Finalist's Daughter Slays Season 20 Audition". Heavy. Retrieved March 29, 2022.
  12. ^ Heyn, Beth (March 28, 2022). "'American Idol' 2022 Winners & Spoilers: Hollywood Week Live Recap". Heavy. Retrieved March 29, 2022.