Candice Glover facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Candice Glover
Glover in 2014
Background information
Birth name	Candice Rickelle Glover
Born	(1989-11-22) November 22, 1989 (age 35) Beaufort, South Carolina, U.S.
Origin	St. Helena Island, South Carolina
Genres	R&B jazz pop soul
Occupation(s)	Singer actress
Years active	2010–present
Labels	Interscope 19

Candice Rickelle Glover, born on November 22, 1989, is an American R&B singer and actress. She became famous after winning the twelfth season of the TV show American Idol. Candice was the first winner who had tried out for the show three times before finally making it to the live performances. Her first album, called Music Speaks, came out on February 18, 2014.

Early Life

Candice Rickelle Glover was born in Beaufort, South Carolina. Her parents are John and Carole Glover. She is the oldest of seven children. Candice finished high school at Beaufort High School in 2008.

American Idol Journey

Trying Out for the Show

Candice Glover tried out for American Idol in Charlotte, North Carolina. She had actually auditioned two times before this. She tried out for the ninth season and the eleventh season. In the ninth season, one of the judges, Simon Cowell, said he didn't see her as more than a lounge singer. She was even cut from the show when she forgot the words to a song by Adele.

Season 11 Audition

Candice tried out again in Savannah, Georgia. She sang "Blame It on Me" by Chrisette Michele and moved forward. Her audition was not shown on TV. Later, she sang "Slow Motion" and "Someone like You" by Adele. The judges loved her performance of Adele's song and gave her a standing ovation. She was eliminated after a group performance with other singers.

Winning Season 12

For her third try, in the twelfth season, Candice sang "Syrup & Honey" by Duffy. She got a standing ovation from the judges. Randy Jackson said she was the best singer in the competition so far. Mariah Carey also said her singing was "the best singing we have heard thus far." Candice moved on to Hollywood. She later said she thought the judges would be "sick of seeing my face."

In Hollywood, she performed "Impossible" by Christina Aguilera. She also sang "Hit Em Up Style" with her group, which the judges called the best group they had seen all day. She then gave a jazzy twist to Alicia Keys's "Girl on Fire." Candice made it into the Top 20 girls and went to Las Vegas. There, she sang "Natural Woman" by Aretha Franklin.

In the semi-finals, Candice performed "Ordinary People" by John Legend. On March 7, 2013, she was voted into the Top 10. Her performance of "I (Who Have Nothing)" by Ben E. King put her in the top three. After her Top 6 performances, she was in the top two. She sang "Lovesong" by The Cure and cried after getting a standing ovation. For the first time, after her Top 4 performance, she was in the bottom two.

On May 16, Candice Glover won the competition! Her first song as the winner, "I Am Beautiful", was released right away.

Performances and Results

Season 9

Season 11

Season 12

• When Ryan Seacrest announced the results for this particular night, Glover was in the bottom two with Amber Holcomb, but was declared safe as no one was eliminated.
• Due to the surprise non-elimination at the top 4, the top 4 remained intact for another week.

Music Career After Idol

Glover singing The Star-Spangled Banner at Citi Field in 2013

Right after winning American Idol on May 16, 2013, Candice's first album, Music Speaks, and her first song "I Am Beautiful" were available to pre-order. This was a new thing for Idol winners. She performed "I Am Beautiful" on TV shows like The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and Live! with Kelly and Michael.

Her song "I Am Beautiful" quickly reached number 33 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. Candice also joined the American Idols LIVE! Tour 2013, performing across the country. Her album Music Speaks was released on February 18, 2014.

Candice's second song from her album was "Cried," released on November 25, 2013. It reached number 18 on the Billboard Adult R&B chart.

Candice started working on her second album, but it was never released. She planned to write all the songs herself and even have a duet with her friend and fellow Idol contestant, Amber Holcomb. In January 2016, she announced she was no longer with her record labels. She planned to release her new music on her own.

Candice returned to Idol for its final show on Fox on April 7, 2016. She sang with other past winners and contestants.

Broadway Performances

Candice Glover performed on Broadway in a show called Home For the Holidays, Live on Broadway. She was part of the show from November 17 to December 30, 2017, at the August Wilson Theatre.

Personal Life and Inspiration

Candice wants to become a counselor to help young girls. She wants to support them through challenges, similar to what she experienced as a teenager. During American Idol, judge Nicki Minaj was very moved by Candice's performance of "Next to Me." Nicki said that Candice had become much more confident during the show.

Candice once said she would never wear a dress on Idol. However, she did wear dresses for some performances, including "Somewhere" and the finale. After this, many girls tweeted her, saying she was their inspiration and helped them feel more confident. Candice looks up to singers like Christina Aguilera, Jazmine Sullivan, and Brandy. In 2011, Jazmine Sullivan even praised Candice's cover of Adele's "Chasing Pavements" on YouTube. Candice performed this song again in the American Idol finale.

Discography

Studio Albums

Singles

Promotional Singles

Music Videos

Filmography

See also

In Spanish: Candice Glover para niños

• List of Idols winners