Diana Degarmo - Blue Skies (2004)

Not only was Diana DeGarmo a finalist in the third season of American Idol, at 16 years old she was by far the youngest competitor to make it to the finals. Her success was not by chance; Diana has a powerful singing voice, much stronger than you would expect from someone her age. Her confidence onstage has been honed for years, as she's been singing 'professionally' since she was 6. Diana's passion to succeed & love for singing has gained her more experience entertaining in 10 years than some people do in a lifetime. Her success on American Idol is the culmination of years of hard work & her desire to be a singer. Her debut record showcases everything that brought Diana to this point-powerhouse vocals ('Go On & Cry'), & youthful charisma ('Then I Woke Up'). She's working with some of the hottest producers in pop music (David Foster, John Shanks, Desmond Child), creating a contemporary album that will surely please the millions who voted for her week after week on American Idol. Her appeal as a recording artist is clear: her youth & charisma places her easily into the new batch of talented young singers like Ashlee Simpson & Hilary Duff who rule the pop music world today.