Biography
Who is Melody Thornton?
Early life and education
Melody Thornton was born in Phoenix, Arizona, on September 28, 1984, into a family of Mexican and African-American descent. She attended Camelback High School in her hometown. During her school years, she sang at a school performance and continued participating in local talent shows throughout Arizona.
After finishing high school, she spent one semester studying music engineering. Her early musical inspirations included artists such as B.B. King, Aretha Franklin, The Jacksons, and Mariah Carey, while Christina Aguilera also influenced her decision to pursue a professional music career.
The Pussycat Dolls career
At the age of 19, Melody Thornton traveled to Burbank, California, to audition for the Pussycat Dolls. Founder Robin Antin developed the ensemble into a recording pop group, and Thornton was chosen to strengthen the group's vocal abilities alongside other members. The group released their debut album PCD in September 2005, which sold seven million copies worldwide and featured hit singles like Don't Cha, Stickwitu, and Buttons.
The group followed up with their second studio album, Doll Domination, in September 2008, which included singles such as When I Grow Up and I Hate This Part. They also started on the Doll Domination Tour in January 2009. Tensions within the group eventually led to a public outburst by Thornton during a tour appearance, and she officially confirmed her departure from the group in June 2010 to focus on solo work.
Solo music and television work
Following her departure from the Pussycat Dolls, Melody Thornton established herself as an independent artist. She released her debut mixtape P.O.Y.B.L in 2012, followed by her debut EP Lioness Eyes in August 2020, which was preceded by the single Love Will Return. She also collaborated with artists like Bizzy Crook, LL Cool J, and Prince Kay One.
Alongside her music projects, Thornton competed in several television programs. She appeared on Popstar to Operastar in 2011, Celebs Go Dating and Celebrity Island with Bear Grylls in 2017, and placed fifth on Dancing on Ice in 2019. In 2022, she won the fourth season of the Australian version of The Masked Singer as the character Mirrorball, and later participated in The Masked Singer UK in 2024 as Maypole.
Stage and theatrical credits
Melody Thornton expanded her career into theatrical productions and stage work. She took on the lead role of Rachel Marron in the musical The Bodyguard, performing during a tour in China for several months. She later reprised the same role in the 2013 UK and Ireland production of the musical.
Her additional stage credits include performing in Rip It Up - The 70s, a show inspired by the music of the 1970s. She also played the part of Cinderella in a family pantomime production at the New Wimbledon Theatre, showing her versatility as a performer across different entertainment mediums.
Birthday and age
Melody Thornton was born on September 28, 1984, which makes Melody 42 years old today. That birthday falls under the Libra sign. Melody shares the date with 36 other famous people.
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