
Melinda Doolittle age 29, auditioned in Memphis, and is from Brentwood, Tennessee. Despite being a professional back-up singer, she admitted she was still tense and nervous about competing in the show. She auditioned with "For Once In My Life" popularized by Stevie Wonder, and was met with universal praise from the three judges on her vocal ability. The judges did express concern about her nerves and told her to believe in herself. She has sang back up for Aaron Neville.
Round 1 Melinda Doolittle sang "(Sweet Sweet Baby) Since You've Been Gone (Aretha Franklin) ."Passed the Round.