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'''Lisa Gabrielle Tucker''' (born June 13, 1989) is an American ], ] actress, and ] ] who was the tenth-place finalist on the ] of '']''. At the age of 10, she landed the role as Young ] in the Los Angeles production of ''].'' '''Lisa Gabrielle Tucker''' (born June 13, 1989) is an American ], ] actress, and ] ] who was the tenth-place finalist on the ] of '']''. After ''American Idol,'' she performed in the ] for three months and 60 concerts across the United States. After the tour, Tucker recorded a duet with ] on Warwick's album, ''].'' She also appeared on '']'' in a cameo as herself, and had recurring television roles on ''],'' ''],'' and '']''. She began her theater career at the Orange County Children's Theater, and at 11, performed as Young ] in a ] production of '']'' musical.

After ''American Idol,'' she performed in the ] for three months and 60 concerts across the United States. After the tour, Tucker recorded a duet with ] on Warwick's album, ''].'' Shortly after, Tucker landed recurring television roles on ''],'' ''],'' ''],'' and ''],'' where she played herself.


==Life and career== ==Life and career==
===Early life and career beginnings=== ===Early life and career beginnings===
Tucker was born and raised in ]<ref name="Monger AM" /> by her mother Eleanor, a customer service supervisor with Pacific Life, and her father Stan, an attorney.<ref name="Bleiberg 2000">{{cite news |last1=Bleiberg |first1=Laura |title=Girl wins a role of a lifetime PROFILE: Anaheim's Lisa Tucker portrays Young Nala in 'The Lion King.' |work=] |date=October 15, 2000}} {{ProQuest|273476709}}</ref> She began acting and singing during childhood, including performances with the Orange County Children's Theater and singing the national anthem at an ] baseball game.<ref name="Variety 2000"/><ref name="Bleiberg 2000"/> She began her theater career in a production of '']'' at age 9.<ref name="Monger AM"/>
Tucker was born in ] to Stanley and Eleanor Tucker, and raised in ], along with her two older brothers: Stanley III and William.
⚫ At age 11, Tucker played the role of young ] for nine months in a ] production of '']'' musical.<ref name="Bleiberg 2000"/><ref name="Variety 2000">{{cite news |title='Lion King' kids |url=https://variety.com/2000/film/news/lion-king-kids-1117788510/#! |access-date=May 13, 2023 |work=] |date=October 29, 2000}}</ref><ref name="Reuters 2007">{{cite news |title="Idol" finalist Tucker "Born" for Fox pilot |url=https://www.reuters.com/article/us-tucker-idUSN0420427820070405 |access-date=May 13, 2023 |work=] |date=April 5, 2007}}</ref><ref name="Monger AM">{{cite web |last1=Monger |first1=James Christopher |title=Lisa Tucker Biography |url=https://www.allmusic.com/artist/lisa-tucker-mn0000889388/biography |website=] |access-date=May 13, 2023}}</ref> Resident director of ''The Lion King'', Frank Lombardi, wrote about Tucker: "Her talent is extraordinary. So much so that upon realizing her skills as a singer, one of our composers added a complex vocal arrangement to one of the original songs. Lisa sang with a simplicity and beauty that made it seem effortless, even though it actually took great skill and concentration."{{Citation needed|date=April 2020}}


⚫ When Tucker was 13, she was a finalist on '']'' and then released her first LP, ''Please Come Home for Christmas''.<ref name="Monger AM" /> She graduated high school in 2006,<ref name="Slezak 2"/> after attending ] ].
At nine, she was encouraged by her parents to audition for a production of '']'' at the Orange County Children's Theater and she landed a lead role.{{Citation needed|date=April 2020}} Tucker was selected to sing the national anthem at an ] baseball game.{{Citation needed|date=April 2020}}


⚫ ===''American Idol''===
⚫ At ten, Tucker landed the role of young ] in ''].''{{Citation needed|date=April 2020}} Resident director of ''The Lion King'', Frank Lombardi, wrote about Tucker: "Her talent is extraordinary. So much so that upon realizing her skills as a singer, one of our composers added a complex vocal arrangement to one of the original songs. Lisa sang with a simplicity and beauty that made it seem effortless, even though it actually took great skill and concentration."{{Citation needed|date=April 2020}}
⚫ At the age of 16, she auditioned for the fifth season of ''American Idol'' in ] with '']'' by ] where she amazed the judges, with ] declaring, "Wow. I think the best 16-year-old we've ever had throughout this whole competition." Later, the judges made a unanimous decision to put her through to the season's final 24. America voted her through to the top 12. While she was on ''American Idol'' she attended high-school classes with former ''Idol'' finalists ] and ]. Tucker was eliminated on March 29, 2006, after being in the bottom 3 with ] and ].<ref name="Berman 2006">{{cite news |last1=Berman |first1=Craig |title=Lisa goes home on a surprising 'Idol' night |url=https://www.today.com/popculture/lisa-goes-home-surprising-idol-night-wbna12071955 |access-date=May 13, 2023 |work=] |date=March 29, 2006 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Lisa Tucker's 'American Idol' Run Ends |url=https://www.mtv.com/news/i70mbq/lisa-tuckers-american-idol-run-ends |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230513024500/https://www.mtv.com/news/i70mbq/lisa-tuckers-american-idol-run-ends |url-status=dead |archive-date=May 13, 2023 |access-date=May 13, 2023 |work=] |date=March 30, 2006 |language=en}}</ref> Tucker finished at tenth place on the show.<ref name="Slezak 2006"/>


She then performed on the '']'' tour, performing "Someone Saved My Life Tonight" and "Your Song" by ].<ref name="Slezak 2">{{cite magazine |last1=Slezak |first1=Michael |title=Lisa Tucker on getting better after ''Idol'' |url=https://ew.com/article/2006/07/28/lisa-tucker-getting-better-after-idol/ |access-date=May 13, 2023 |magazine=] |date=July 28, 2006}}</ref><ref name="Craker 2006">{{cite news |last1=Craker |first1=Lorilee |title='Idol' Lisa Tucker pumped about piano ; Finalist sings Elton John songs on tour |work=] |date=August 15, 2006}} {{ProQuest|286001293}}</ref> A review by Michael Slezak in '']'' described her performance as the "most surprising," based on the show, and said that she had "the night's strongest showing among the women, sitting down at the piano to offer a restrained, heartfelt rendition of Elton John’s "Your Song" — with no accompaniment from the band."<ref name="Slezak 2006">{{cite magazine |last1=Slezak |first1=Michael |title=Reviewing the 'American Idol' tour |url=https://ew.com/article/2006/07/14/reviewing_the_a/ |access-date=May 13, 2023 |date=July 14, 2006 |magazine=] |language=en}}</ref>
⚫ When Tucker was 13, she auditioned for '']'' and made it to the finals and was runner-up to ]. Tucker attended ] ], graduating in 2006.

⚫ ===''American Idol''===
⚫ At the age of 16, she auditioned for the fifth season of ''American Idol'' in ] with '']'' by ] where she amazed the judges, with ] declaring, "Wow. I think the best 16-year-old we've ever had throughout this whole competition." Later, the judges made a unanimous decision to put her through to the season's final 24. America voted her through to the top 12. While she was on ''American Idol'' she attended high-school classes with former ''Idol'' finalists ] and ]. Tucker was eliminated on March 29, 2006, after being in the bottom 3 with ] and ]. Tucker came in tenth place, allowing her to perform on the ''Idol'' tour singing ]'s "]" and "]" on piano.


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===Post-Idol=== ===Post-Idol===
] ]
Tucker has performed at numerous local events in Orange and Los Angeles counties including singing the national anthem at Lakers, Clippers, Angels, and Mighty Ducks games. She sang on the city of Anaheim float in the 118th ] parade.{{Citation needed|date=April 2020}} Tucker was invited to tour the U.S. Air Force bases in Europe to promote the kickoff of the annual USAFE Services Xtreme Summer Program.{{Citation needed|date=April 2020}} Tucker has performed at numerous local events in Orange and Los Angeles counties including singing the national anthem at Lakers, Clippers, Angels,<ref name="Reuters 2007" /> and Mighty Ducks games. She sang on the city of Anaheim float in the 118th ] parade.{{Citation needed|date=April 2020}} Tucker was invited to tour the U.S. Air Force bases in Europe to promote the kickoff of the annual USAFE Services Xtreme Summer Program.{{Citation needed|date=April 2020}}


She made a guest appearance on ] playing herself in the prom episode.<ref>, Zap2It.com TV news, April 5, 2006, accessed June 2, 2006</ref> She was in the third and fourth seasons '']'' as Lisa Perkins; her first appearance was in the episode "Michael Loves Lisa", which aired on January 7, 2007. In August 2007, Tucker was featured on the reality TV show "Dr. 90210" as the singing instructor for Dr. Rey's children. She was cast for the pilot of the FOX series ''Born in the USA'',<ref name="zap2it.com"></ref> also by ]. She had a recurring role on ''],'' where she played Pucci Wright in the third season. She also had a recurring role as Greta Martin in ''].'' She made a guest appearance on ] playing herself in the prom episode.<ref> {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060427192007/http://www.zap2it.com/tv/zap-lisatucker-theoc,0,141380.story?coll=zap-news-headlines |date=2006-04-27 }}, Zap2It.com TV news, April 5, 2006, accessed June 2, 2006</ref> She was in the third and fourth seasons '']'' as Lisa Perkins; her first appearance was in the episode "Michael Loves Lisa", which aired on January 7, 2007. In August 2007, Tucker was featured on the reality TV show "Dr. 90210" as the singing instructor for Dr. Rey's children. She was cast for the pilot of the FOX series ''Born in the USA'',<ref name="zap2it.com">{{Cite web |url=http://www.zap2it.com/tv/news/zap-tuckerbornintheusa,0,6752781.story?coll=zap-tv-headlines |title=Former 'Idol' Tucker Books FOX Pilot - She's been cast in 'Born in the USA,' which is appropriate, because she was. - Zap2it<!-- Bot generated title --> |website=] |access-date=2007-04-09 |archive-date=2007-04-09 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070409064537/http://www.zap2it.com/tv/news/zap-tuckerbornintheusa,0,6752781.story?coll=zap-tv-headlines |url-status=dead }}</ref> also by ]. She had a recurring role on ''],'' where she played Pucci Wright in the third season. She also had a recurring role as Greta Martin in ''].''


Tucker sang "Then Came You" with ] on Warwick's new album, '']''. Tucker sang "Then Came You" with ] on Warwick's new album, '']''.
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Tucker was formerly signed to recording artist Ne-Yo's production company Compound Entertainment and had a recording deal through Island Def Jam.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.compoundent.com/artists/lisa-tucker |title=Lisa Tucker |accessdate=2011-02-14 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110504043106/http://www.compoundent.com/artists/lisa-tucker |archivedate=2011-05-04 }}</ref> Tucker was formerly signed to recording artist Ne-Yo's production company Compound Entertainment and had a recording deal through Island Def Jam.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.compoundent.com/artists/lisa-tucker |title=Lisa Tucker |accessdate=2011-02-14 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110504043106/http://www.compoundent.com/artists/lisa-tucker |archivedate=2011-05-04 }}</ref>

In July 2020, she released a country-folk ballad titled "Fickle."<ref name="Monger AM" />


==Discography== ==Discography==
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| 2002 || ''Rocket Baby: Shake, Rattle & Rhyme'' || Rocket Baby || "The Rainbow Waltz" |rowspan="3"| 2003 || ''Rocket Baby: Shake, Rattle & Rhyme'' || Rocket Baby || "The Rainbow Waltz"
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|rowspan="2"| 2003 || ''Star Search - The Finalists'' || ] || "I Have Nothing" | ''Star Search - The Finalists'' || ] || "I Have Nothing"
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| ''Please Come Home for Christmas'' || OnePoint || Holiday album, released November 20 | ''Please Come Home for Christmas'' || OnePoint || Holiday album, released November 20
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| ''My Friends & Me'' || ] ||"Then Came You" (with ]) | ''My Friends & Me'' || ] ||"Then Came You" (with ])<ref>{{cite news |last1=Vaziri |first1=Aidin |title=POP QUIZ: DIONNE WARWICK |url=https://www.sfgate.com/music/popquiz/article/POP-QUIZ-DIONNE-WARWICK-2657133.php |access-date=May 13, 2023 |work=] |date=14 January 2007}}</ref>
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Latest revision as of 16:20, 15 December 2024

This article is about the singer and American Idol finalist. For the author, see Lisa Tucker (author).

Lisa Tucker
Tucker in 2019Tucker in 2019
Background information
Birth nameLisa Gabrielle Tucker
Born (1989-06-13) June 13, 1989 (age 35)
Anaheim, California, U.S.
GenresR&B, country, folk
Occupation(s)Singer, actress
Instrument(s)Piano, guitar, vocals
Years active2003–present
Musical artist

Lisa Gabrielle Tucker (born June 13, 1989) is an American singer, musical theater actress, and television actress who was the tenth-place finalist on the fifth season of American Idol. After American Idol, she performed in the American Idols Live! Tour 2006 for three months and 60 concerts across the United States. After the tour, Tucker recorded a duet with Dionne Warwick on Warwick's album, My Friends & Me. She also appeared on The O.C. in a cameo as herself, and had recurring television roles on Zoey 101, The Game, and The Vampire Diaries. She began her theater career at the Orange County Children's Theater, and at 11, performed as Young Nala in a Pantages Theatre production of The Lion King musical.

Life and career

Early life and career beginnings

Tucker was born and raised in Anaheim, California by her mother Eleanor, a customer service supervisor with Pacific Life, and her father Stan, an attorney. She began acting and singing during childhood, including performances with the Orange County Children's Theater and singing the national anthem at an Anaheim Angels baseball game. She began her theater career in a production of The Little Princess at age 9.

At age 11, Tucker played the role of young Nala for nine months in a Pantages Theatre production of The Lion King musical. Resident director of The Lion King, Frank Lombardi, wrote about Tucker: "Her talent is extraordinary. So much so that upon realizing her skills as a singer, one of our composers added a complex vocal arrangement to one of the original songs. Lisa sang with a simplicity and beauty that made it seem effortless, even though it actually took great skill and concentration."

When Tucker was 13, she was a finalist on Star Search and then released her first LP, Please Come Home for Christmas. She graduated high school in 2006, after attending La Palma, California's John F. Kennedy High School.

American Idol

At the age of 16, she auditioned for the fifth season of American Idol in Denver, Colorado with One Moment in Time by Whitney Houston where she amazed the judges, with Simon Cowell declaring, "Wow. I think the best 16-year-old we've ever had throughout this whole competition." Later, the judges made a unanimous decision to put her through to the season's final 24. America voted her through to the top 12. While she was on American Idol she attended high-school classes with former Idol finalists Paris Bennett and Kevin Covais. Tucker was eliminated on March 29, 2006, after being in the bottom 3 with Katharine McPhee and Ace Young. Tucker finished at tenth place on the show.

She then performed on the American Idols Live! Tour 2006 tour, performing "Someone Saved My Life Tonight" and "Your Song" by Elton John. A review by Michael Slezak in Entertainment Weekly described her performance as the "most surprising," based on the show, and said that she had "the night's strongest showing among the women, sitting down at the piano to offer a restrained, heartfelt rendition of Elton John’s "Your Song" — with no accompaniment from the band."

Week Theme Song Sung Artist Result
Top 24 12 Women "I Am Changing" Jennifer Holliday Advanced
Top 20 10 Women "Who's Lovin' You" The Miracles Advanced
Top 16 8 Women "Here's Where I Stand" Tiffany Taylor Advanced
Top 12 Songs of Stevie Wonder "Signed, Sealed, Delivered I'm Yours" Stevie Wonder Bottom 2
Top 11 '50s Hits "Why Do Fools Fall In Love" Frankie Lymon and the Teenagers Bottom 3
Top 10 2000s Songs "Because of You" Kelly Clarkson Eliminated

Post-Idol

Tucker in May 2006.

Tucker has performed at numerous local events in Orange and Los Angeles counties including singing the national anthem at Lakers, Clippers, Angels, and Mighty Ducks games. She sang on the city of Anaheim float in the 118th Tournament of Roses parade. Tucker was invited to tour the U.S. Air Force bases in Europe to promote the kickoff of the annual USAFE Services Xtreme Summer Program.

She made a guest appearance on The O.C. playing herself in the prom episode. She was in the third and fourth seasons Zoey 101 as Lisa Perkins; her first appearance was in the episode "Michael Loves Lisa", which aired on January 7, 2007. In August 2007, Tucker was featured on the reality TV show "Dr. 90210" as the singing instructor for Dr. Rey's children. She was cast for the pilot of the FOX series Born in the USA, also by 19 Entertainment. She had a recurring role on The Game, where she played Pucci Wright in the third season. She also had a recurring role as Greta Martin in The Vampire Diaries.

Tucker sang "Then Came You" with Dionne Warwick on Warwick's new album, My Friends & Me.

Tucker performed as a special guest at Lord Rhaburn's Music Awards Show in Belize.

Tucker was formerly signed to recording artist Ne-Yo's production company Compound Entertainment and had a recording deal through Island Def Jam.

In July 2020, she released a country-folk ballad titled "Fickle."

Discography

Year Album Label Notes
2003 Rocket Baby: Shake, Rattle & Rhyme Rocket Baby "The Rainbow Waltz"
Star Search - The Finalists Sony "I Have Nothing"
Please Come Home for Christmas OnePoint Holiday album, released November 20
2006 American Idol Season 5: Encores RCA "Signed, Sealed, Delivered (I'm Yours)"
My Friends & Me Concord Records "Then Came You" (with Dionne Warwick)

Filmography

Year Project Role Notes
2006 The O.C. Herself Cameo
2006 American Idol Herself (top 10 contestant)
2007–2008 Zoey 101 Lisa Perkins (recurring)
2008 Zoey 101: Chasing Zoey Lisa Perkins
2009 90210 Student
2009 The Game Pucci
2011 The Vampire Diaries Greta Martin 3 episodes

References

  1. ^ Monger, James Christopher. "Lisa Tucker Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved May 13, 2023.
  2. ^ Bleiberg, Laura (October 15, 2000). "Girl wins a role of a lifetime PROFILE: Anaheim's Lisa Tucker portrays Young Nala in 'The Lion King.'". Orange County Register. ProQuest 273476709
  3. ^ "'Lion King' kids". Variety. October 29, 2000. Retrieved May 13, 2023.
  4. ^ ""Idol" finalist Tucker "Born" for Fox pilot". Reuters. April 5, 2007. Retrieved May 13, 2023.
  5. ^ Slezak, Michael (July 28, 2006). "Lisa Tucker on getting better after Idol". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved May 13, 2023.
  6. Berman, Craig (March 29, 2006). "Lisa goes home on a surprising 'Idol' night". Today. Retrieved May 13, 2023.
  7. "Lisa Tucker's 'American Idol' Run Ends". MTV News. March 30, 2006. Archived from the original on May 13, 2023. Retrieved May 13, 2023.
  8. ^ Slezak, Michael (July 14, 2006). "Reviewing the 'American Idol' tour". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved May 13, 2023.
  9. ^ Craker, Lorilee (August 15, 2006). "'Idol' Lisa Tucker pumped about piano ; Finalist sings Elton John songs on tour". The Grand Rapids Press. ProQuest 286001293
  10. Shaw, Jessica (March 30, 2006). "Lisa Tucker on saying farewell". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved May 13, 2023.
  11. Ex-'Idol' Goes to Prom in 'The O.C.' Archived 2006-04-27 at the Wayback Machine, Zap2It.com TV news, April 5, 2006, accessed June 2, 2006
  12. "Former 'Idol' Tucker Books FOX Pilot - She's been cast in 'Born in the USA,' which is appropriate, because she was. - Zap2it". Zap2it. Archived from the original on April 9, 2007. Retrieved April 9, 2007.
  13. "Lisa Tucker". Archived from the original on May 4, 2011. Retrieved February 14, 2011.
  14. Vaziri, Aidin (January 14, 2007). "POP QUIZ: DIONNE WARWICK". SFGATE. Retrieved May 13, 2023.
  15. 'The Vampire Diaries' casts 'American Idol's' Lisa Tucker as the newest witch in town Archived 2011-03-21 at the Wayback Machine

External links

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