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Originally posted by Beatfreak
Why didn't she continue after the show? She could've been decently big, maybe around Jordin Sparks?
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She did continue after the show, but she wasn't signed by a major record label for some reason. She actually started her own label called Melodic Records, also went through her house burning down in Florida. She's been trying to get an album ready for release for years but it's been a very bumpy process. Here's what it says on wikipedia:
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Post-American Idol
Solomon is the CEO of her independent record label, Melodic Records. Before starting the company, she was the highest-finishing American Idol contestant not to receive a recording contract afterward. She also makes a cameo in the 2007 independent film Still Green, and has served as a paid spokesperson for the United States Postal Service, as she was a rural carrier before her Idol appearances.
In mid-2006, it was announced that Solomon was planning a recording which went into development hell, and not much has been heard about it since.[3] Her representatives claimed that none of the "media's speculations" were true and that they just hit a few bumps along the road. A single from this mostly completed album was scheduled for release in late 2007. My Struggle, recorded under the name "Baby V," was released to iTunes on January 9, 2007.
On May 17, 2007 a fire erupted in Solomon's Fort Myers home. Authorities suspect the cause to be an electrical malfunction in the attic. She was not injured, however, damage to the home was estimated at more than $200,000, and a family pet, a small dog, died in the fire. After discovering the fire, she called 911 from a neighbor’s home. The 911 call was received at 11:25 p.m., and firefighters from the South Trail Fire Department had the fire under control at 11:45 p.m.[4]
In June 2008 Vonzell starred as one of the headliners for a live music show in Branson, MO, named "America's Favorite Finalists". The show featured 6 top 12 American Idol Finalists performing their own music, cover songs and group numbers. The show ran at the Grand Palace and was produced by Steve Drummond, America's Favorite Finanlists.
Solomon is now performing on the Simply Ballroom tour, and is scheduled to appear at Idol Camp from July 27 - August 2. Idol Camp is located on Pali Mountain in California's San Bernardino Mountains.
Solomon recently finished a brief stint at the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center in Lubbock, Texas, as Glinda/Aunt Em, in Todrick Hall's retelling of the Wizard of Oz. Oz, the Musical sold out both nights. She starred alongside Season Two alumnus Rickey Smith as the Tinman, and Season 4 alumni Scott Savol, as the Lion, and Mikalah Gordon, as Dorothy.[5]
It was announced on her official website that her album is going to be released soon with plans of her first single to be released sometime in late November or early December.
"Bad Chick" was eventually selected as the first single.
Solomon has a new album and single scheduled to be released early 2010.
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Obviously an album and new single haven't yet been released, but Vonzell is still in the studio. She also has a new YouTube channel where she updates with a show she calls The Baby V Show. http://www.youtube.com/VonzellSolomonMusic
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Gotta check this song out.
I'm happy to see she's still working in the music industry in some form.
I wish things would just work out for her.