Nikki McKibbin
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| Background information | |
| Born | September 28, 1978 |
| Origin | Grand Prairie, Texas, U.S. |
| Genre(s) | Rock |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, Songwriter |
| Years active | 2002, 2005–present |
| Label(s) | Chenoa, Astral, RCA |
| Website | NikkiMcKibbin.com |
Nikki McKibbin (born Katherine Nicole McKibbin on September 28, 1978 in Grand Prairie, Texas, U.S.) is an American rock music singer-songwriter who finished third in the debut season of the reality television series American Idol. Prior to American Idol, McKibbin appeared in the first season of Popstars.[1] In May 2007 she released her debut album, Unleashed.
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American Idol
In 2002, Nikki appeared on American Idol, placing third. With the exception of 1960s week, Nikki was in the bottom three every week, leaving six times (including elimination).
| Round | Song choice | Original artist | Theme | Result |
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| Audition | "I Will Survive" "One Moment in Time" | Gloria Gaynor Whitney Houston | N/A | Advanced |
| Pasadena audition | "Unchained Melody" | The Righteous Brothers | N/A | Advanced |
| Semi-final | "Total Eclipse of the Heart" | Bonnie Tyler | N/A | Advanced |
| Top 10 | "Ben" | Michael Jackson | Motown | Bottom 3 |
| Top 8 | "Piece of My Heart" | Janis Joplin | 1960's week | Safe |
| Top 7 | "Heartbreaker" | Pat Benatar | 1970's week | Bottom 3 |
| Top 6 | "Hard-Hearted Hannah" | Ella Fitzgerald | Big band week | Bottom 3 |
| Top 5 | "(There's) Always Something There to Remind Me" | Naked Eyes | Burt Bacharach week | Bottom 2 |
| Top 4 | "Mary Jane" "I'm the Only One" | Alanis Morissette Melissa Etheridge | 1980's week, 1990's week | Bottom 2 |
| Top 3 | "Black Velvet" "Edge of Seventeen" | Alannah Myles Stevie Nicks | Judge's Week | Eliminated |
Post-Idol career
McKibbin ran Angelfire Productions, a karaoke company, but after Idol, "got out of the karaoke business" to focus on her music career.[2]
In 2004, she appeared on the holiday CD Christmas in a Fishbowl with several other reality stars for Fishbowl.com.
In May 2005, McKibbin joined Dallas rock band Downside. They did several shows together including a sold out show at the Hard Rock Cafe in Dallas, but due to creative and personal differences McKibbin left the band in September of the same year.
In 2005, McKibbin appeared in several reality shows, including a "Reality TV Stars" episode of Fear Factor, and the sports competition show Battle of the Network Reality Stars, in which her team won. She also appeared in the E! Entertainment reality show Kill Reality, which documented the filming of The Scorned, a television movie featuring a cast of people who had been on reality television shows; McKibbin plays a singer in the film.
Later in 2005, it was announced that she was signed to Australian indie label Astral Records, with her rock-influenced album originally intended to be released in February 2006. Recording began in December 2005, starting with a cover version of Mr. Big's "To Be with You". A single of "The Lie"/"To Be with You" and a limited edition behind-the-scenes DVD was made available through her official web site.
McKibbin's debut album Unleashed came out May 22, 2007. For the promotional 2007 tour, McKibbin worked with Texas heavy metal band Rivethead.[3]
In 2007, McKibbin recorded two Christmas songs for the American Christmas album. One was a cover of "All I Want for Christmas Is You" by Vince Vance and the Valiants and the other was an original, "Alone With The Christmas Lights."
It was announced in June 2008 that McKibbin would be appearing on the second season of the VH1 reality show Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew on VH1; she would receive treatment for cocaine and alcohol addiction.[4] The show premiered in October 2008.[5] She will also been seen in Sober House, a Celebrity Rehab spin-off focusing on a sober living environment. [6] She also debuted her new single "Here to There" during the sober night out trip.
Discography
Albums
- Unleashed (2007)
Singles
- 2006: "To Be with You"
- 2006: "The Lie"
- 2007: "Naked Inside"
- 2007: "Save What's Left of Me"
- 2007: "Cry Little Sister"
- 2009: "Here to There"
Compilation appearances
- American Idol: Greatest Moments (2002)
- Christmas in a Fishbowl (2004)
- I Saw You on TV (2007)
- American Christmas (2007)
References
- ↑ "VIEW; 'Survivor' for Stardom", Lynn Harris, New York Times, March 11, 2001.
- ↑ Sery, Gil; "“I’m More Than Just A Singer”: An Interview with American Idol’s Nikki McKibbin"; foxesonidol.com; December 1, 2005.
- ↑ "Rivethead teams up with Idol Nikki McKibbin"; pegasusnews.com; April 2, 2007.
- ↑ "Celebs check into Celebrity Rehab 2"; vh1.com
- ↑ TV Guide; June 23, 2008; Page 8
- ↑ Sober House Will Follow Celebrity Rehab Cast, Andy Dick in Sober Living Realityblurred.com, December 19, 2008
External links
- Official website
- Nikki McKibbin at American Idol
- Nikki McKibbin at the Internet Movie Database
- Nikki McKibbin at MySpace
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