The Resume

(November 14, 1984- )
Resides in Memphis, Tennessee
Contestant on 'American Idol 8' (2009)

Why she might be annoying:

She says she is her own harshest critic.
Her kids called her 'American Idol mama.'
She referred to herself as a 'gospel head' raised on Mahalia Jackson.
She altered the lyrics in 'Be Without You' to encourage 'Idol' voters to call in and vote for her.

Why she might not be annoying:

She was compared to famed r&b diva Mary J. Blige.
Her apartment was damaged by a tornado, so her family spent several months living in a hotel.
She went on 'American Idol' to try to provide a better future for her husband and three kids.
She has an authoritative and powerful singing voice.

Credit: D

Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

• American Idol [Complete] (Ranked: 8)
• American Idol [Finalists Only] (Ranked: 8)
• American Idol 8 [2009] (Ranked: 7)
• D's Profiles [American Idol]
• I am from Tennessee
• Look at Me, I Got My Arms Folded
• Profiles 25251-25500 (Ranked: 25313)
• Vote For the Worst Candidates

Year In Review:

For 2024, as of last weekly ranking, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
In 2023, Out of 117 Votes: 38.46% Annoying
In 2022, Out of 14 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2021, Out of 23 Votes: 47.83% Annoying
In 2020, Out of 3 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
In 2019, Out of 4 Votes: 25.00% Annoying
In 2018, Out of 3 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
In 2017, Out of 8 Votes: 37.50% Annoying
In 2016, Out of 4 Votes: 100% Annoying
In 2015, Out of 12 Votes: 41.67% Annoying
In 2014, Out of 18 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2013, Out of 30 Votes: 43.33% Annoying
In 2012, Out of 31 Votes: 54.84% Annoying
In 2011, Out of 45 Votes: 48.89% Annoying
In 2010, Out of 52 Votes: 46.15% Annoying
In 2009, Out of 802 Votes: 47.76% Annoying