Nadia Turner facts for kids

Nadia Turner was born on January 11, 1977. She is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. She is also known as a radio and TV personality. Many people know her best from the TV show American Idol. She finished in eighth place during the fourth season of the show.

Nadia Turner's Career Journey

Before American Idol

Before she became famous on American Idol, Nadia Turner was a cheerleader. In 1996, she cheered for the Miami Dolphins.

In 2000, she had a special performance. She sang at the 26th G8 summit in Okinawa, Japan. This event was for important world leaders, including President Clinton.

Her Time on American Idol in 2005

Nadia Turner became well-known during the fourth season of American Idol. She was a strong singer and made it far in the competition. She performed many different songs during her time on the show.

She sang songs by famous artists like Paul McCartney and Dusty Springfield. Nadia made it into the Top 8 finalists before she was eliminated. Her performances were often praised for their energy and unique style.

What Nadia Did After American Idol (2006–Present)

After her journey on American Idol, Nadia Turner stayed busy. She appeared on several popular TV shows. These included The Ellen DeGeneres Show and The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. She even got to be a guest host on The View in December 2006.

Nadia also used her fame to help others. She performed and hosted events for many charities. Some of these included Big Brothers Big Sisters and the UM Sylvester Cancer Foundation. She was even invited to Kuwait to perform for a royal family's private party.

She also performed at the 30th Anniversary Gala for FIU Biscayne Bay Campus. In 2007, she hosted and performed at a baseball game. This was for the opening game of the Florida Marlins at the Dolphin Stadium. Other Idol contestants like Ace Young and Mandisa joined her.

Nadia has also worked on her own music. Her first album is called Standing On Love. The release date for this album has not been set yet.

Besides music, Nadia has acted in movies. She had a main role in a romantic comedy called Lord Help Us. This movie was shown at the Pan African Film & Arts Festival. It was later released on DVD in May 2007.

In 2008, her song "Standing On Love" was part of a special CD. This CD was called "Hot Tracks" and was given away with Edy's SlowChurned Ice Cream. The disc also had songs from other former American Idol singers. She also released "Standing On Love" as a single, which included another song called "Beautiful Man."

In 2021, Nadia's daughter, Zaréh, also tried out for American Idol. She sang "Bust Your Windows" by Jazmine Sullivan. All the judges liked her and sent her to Hollywood. However, Zaréh was eliminated later during Hollywood Week. She sang "One and Only" by Adele in the R&B challenge.

Nadia Turner's Music Releases

Nadia Turner has released several songs and appeared on albums. Here are some of her music releases: