Melinda Doolittle at Orpheum Theatre

Melinda Doolittle became a household name on season six of American Idol. According to Simon Cowell and audiences alike, Melinda is the "one who should have won." In 2013 alone, Melinda was featured on 5 studio albums, including her sophomore release You're the Reason. Her latest album offers listeners a true glimpse into Doolittle as an Artist, as she wrote and performed half of the songs on the album. Melinda told the Hollywood Reporter that she approached the album "from the aspect of love. It’s what shapes my life daily. I wanted to be transparent and honest."