Nikki McKibbin is an American Rock Singer-Songwriter. She came in third place on the first season of the reality series American Idol. Her debut album, Unleashed, was unveiled on May 22, 2007. Her singles from that album include "Save What's Left of Me" and "Cry Little Sister". In 2007, she also released the EP The Lie.
In May 2009, McKibbin was spotted attending the finale of the eighth season of American Idol.Gay Socialites: TMZ catches Nikki McKibbin at the "Idol" finale (May 21, 2009)
Life After Idol
After leaving Idol McKibbin signed with 19 Entertainment and RCA Records. However, no album was ever made because the record execs wanted her to make a country album and she wanted to stay true to her roots. After that she starred in three more reality show Fear Factor, Battle of the Network Reality Stars and Kill Reality.
In May, 2005, she joined the band Downcast, but left the band shortly after due to creative differences. In February, 2006, she signed with Astral Records. She began recording songs for her album, but things fell through and she and the company parted ways.
EPs
- 2007: The Lie
Studio Albums
- 2007: Unleashed
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References
Fast Facts
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Full name
Katherine Nicole McKibbin
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Born
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Birthplace
in Grand Prairie, Texas
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Fact:
Original management at RCA Records urged her to record a country album
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Current label
Chenoa Records
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Fact:
Cast member of Celebrity Rehab and Sober House
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Successfully treated for alcoholism and cocaine addiction
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McKibbin also appeared in the first season of the WB show Popstars
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Fact:
While on Celebrity Rehab, McKibbin revealed that she had been sexually and physically abused as a child
