Isn't this the same Melanie Sanders who was profiled in 1998 on TLC's Secret World fo Beauty Pageants? She was runner-up in the Miss Mississippi Teen USA pageant in 1997 and top 6 the next year. She later competed for the MIss Mississippi USA pageant (forgot which year), she didn't win but got the Miss Congeniality Award.
I though she did well and deserved a spot on the top 10. The main problem was choosing the same song as Tamyra I think... but she definitely has a nice voice, a big range, and can really hold her breath and sing for a long time (0:54-1:04 was impressive :P). She seemed fun as well! Would have been better watching her than the male contestants that made it into the next round.... "Like a strip club cabaret!?" hahaha =).
should have repped her real home town instead of atlanta...might have made a difference to come from mississippi the people would have seen her as coming out of nowhere verses coming from the city
She had a good chance of making it to the top 10 that season, had she chosen a different song. By singing the same song that Tamyra had already done before (and that too at the same stage of the compttn), made it easy for the audience to judge her by simply comparing this to Tamyra's version, than judging her real talent.
Melanie definitely should have made it to the Top 10 that year. She is a personal friend of mine, and she has an incredible talent....hearing her live gives me chills! I am a former Miss Atlanta, along with both Tamyra and Melanie, so I am extremely proud of both of them and their accomplishments. I am honored to be associated with such talented, intelligent, and successful women! Can't wait to see what the future holds for both ladies!
It doesn't have the same emotion, the same personality and the oversingin' that Tamyra has put in her rendition of the song... It's strange to see that kkkk
I liked it, but the hand was definitely a problem, and also the fact that she had SUCH power in spots, but she didn't show it in the end, with the word "Me" that is the HEART of the song. That single word has to match power with the others.
I have to comment because I'm actually a close friend of Mel's. She actually has a great personality and being a producer and engineer that's worked with her in the field and on the set I can say that she has an amazing voice. Don't belive what you see on "reality tv"- when cameras are rolling nothing's real and producers make sure everything's scripted.
Jennifer Holliday is the best ever when it comes this song, Tamyra Grey and this girl don't even belong in the same thought as Miss Holliday. These little wet behind the ears diva wannabees better ask somebody honey !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
What a gorgeous young woman. But her personality sucks and her singing is wretched. Aside from being flat in spots, did her singing convince anyone that she was the least bit upset over the prospect of a man leaving her?
I've yet to hear anyone come close to the passion, power and brilliance of Jennifer Holiday! I really hope Hudson brings it because NO ONE else has yet.
The only reason she didn't make through was because she sang this song, and Tamyra had already done it. A lot of people were feeling animous towards Melanie for singing "Tamyra's" song, but I read that she did this song all the time at Spelman...I love her version just as much as Tamyra's, and I'm die-hard Tamyra fan
Amateur compared to Tamyra's version. Melanie's biggest mistake was singing the same song Tamyra did (And I Am Telling You) in the same portion of the competition.
Are you actually affiliated with Tamyra in any way? Tamyra's version was better, but I don't think Tamyra's the type of person to put down other people.
I wasn't putting Melanie down in any way. Saying her version was amateur compared to Tamyra's was a person opinion. The same way someone might say (for example) Mariah Carey is amateur sounding compared to Patti LaBelle. Just an example. I'm not denying Melanie's talent what-so-ever.
I can't believe she's from my hometown (Vicksburg, MS). No one ever seems to get out of there, but she did...and hopefully so will I.
new2utube1000 4 weeks ago
Isn't this the same Melanie Sanders who was profiled in 1998 on TLC's Secret World fo Beauty Pageants? She was runner-up in the Miss Mississippi Teen USA pageant in 1997 and top 6 the next year. She later competed for the MIss Mississippi USA pageant (forgot which year), she didn't win but got the Miss Congeniality Award.
PungiFungi 1 year ago
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I don't love her
PejaRapiLudzie 1 year ago
she should on top without that outfit
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RaeBoo88 1 year ago
I though she did well and deserved a spot on the top 10. The main problem was choosing the same song as Tamyra I think... but she definitely has a nice voice, a big range, and can really hold her breath and sing for a long time (0:54-1:04 was impressive :P). She seemed fun as well! Would have been better watching her than the male contestants that made it into the next round.... "Like a strip club cabaret!?" hahaha =).
elpelozzz 1 year ago
this performance is pretty pageanty
Monbrax 1 year ago
She's pretty awesome!
pinoydramaacademy 1 year ago
phenomenal.
exfactor003 2 years ago
Beautiful Melanie --My cousin!!!
I love her range......
dembyjessica 2 years ago
the hell is she wearing?
chrisbrownwife4 2 years ago
Well, it was VERY shouty. And this song has been done to death, so there are many other contestants she has to compete with in terms of AI.
curlingiron7658 2 years ago
shes pretty damn good!
milat87 2 years ago
Shouty, very shouty, but good potential.
TheaterMarine88 2 years ago
should have repped her real home town instead of atlanta...might have made a difference to come from mississippi the people would have seen her as coming out of nowhere verses coming from the city
playanupe 2 years ago
amazing!
exfactor003 3 years ago
i can sing better than this girl!
xcutegirlx25 3 years ago
my bf just cheated on me
brett1661 3 years ago
did you just say your bf cheated on you wat does that have to do with this song
singer13luv 3 years ago 2
haha thats funny!
xcutegirlx25 3 years ago 2
lol cute vid
197716 3 years ago
This is one of my best friends since 6 years old. She definately should of made it to the top ten that year. I wish you nothing but the best Mel....
javierflowers 3 years ago
she kinda looks like Omarosa..lol
jamelld 3 years ago 9
She had a good chance of making it to the top 10 that season, had she chosen a different song. By singing the same song that Tamyra had already done before (and that too at the same stage of the compttn), made it easy for the audience to judge her by simply comparing this to Tamyra's version, than judging her real talent.
tamyrafan 3 years ago 3
Melanie definitely should have made it to the Top 10 that year. She is a personal friend of mine, and she has an incredible talent....hearing her live gives me chills! I am a former Miss Atlanta, along with both Tamyra and Melanie, so I am extremely proud of both of them and their accomplishments. I am honored to be associated with such talented, intelligent, and successful women! Can't wait to see what the future holds for both ladies!
Addiehutto13 3 years ago
CHARICE PEMPENGCO is the best!!!..i mean she is just 14 yrs old??!!!... but!!!.. got a big voice like a 35-40 yrs old woman's vocal... lol
naksnaks625 4 years ago
no charice is just average, shes not the best...her voice is as big as her face,,,hahaha
rgloresca 3 years ago
How big is that mouth ?
LeonasProa 4 years ago 5
Yea she sang this song as a contestant at Miss Mississippi Pageant in 1999. She got 4th RU that year.
drewster1118 4 years ago 6
o wow, she sounds amazing!
reminds me of jennifer holiday.
just not THAT amazing..
pretty close...
crazyHSMgirl 4 years ago 10
you search charice pempengco and you will see what im talking about
supermirage 4 years ago
Does anyone can tell me if she is Omarosa sistah?????
gwapsgyud 4 years ago 2
HAH!
S13AR10AFan 3 years ago
hehehehehe.
gwapsgyud 3 years ago
lmao
beautyfulbrowneyez 3 years ago
charice is much better the asian girl
supermirage 4 years ago
listen to jennifer holliday, the original, she sounds more like melanie than tamyra
osahju914 4 years ago
binca is a cracker bitch that sucks
kyree911 4 years ago
shut up hater
specs1gurl 4 years ago
o no she's not
doggiegurl130 4 years ago
Bianca was Much Much better!!
Smnthaaa20 4 years ago
AMEN!!!
doggiegurl130 4 years ago
oh my god breaking news....lol
Tidusmax 4 years ago
LOL
chiddichiddibangbang 4 years ago
Well, at the very least, she is beautiful.
meljc2001 4 years ago
Wasn't this girl on an ABC reality show a couple of years ago called All American Girl?
Jintty 5 years ago
yeah she was
BruDDahLeKii206 4 years ago
yes she was !
Mandy1282 4 years ago
omarosa is good but ive heard better...did she make the top 10 or 12?im in australia so i dunno
letsdoit2210 5 years ago
THAS NOPT OMAROSA!! THAS MELAINE
doggiegurl130 4 years ago
Tamyra's version was DEFINETELY better. Melanie oversang and some notes were sharp and flat.
whitty4u 5 years ago 5
too tall
trewingo01 5 years ago
she wayy over did it
kevkid14 5 years ago 2
DAYUM shouldn't have sang the same song as Tamyra..
still good though
tyrique562 5 years ago 3
Tamyra sings it much better...
ManuelaFumiga 5 years ago 3
Very nice. Better than at least half of the top 10 that season.
jonpatkin 5 years ago 2
I NEVER KNEW OMAROSA SINGS!
LisaFaceMe 5 years ago
Dahahaha yea she does look like Omarosa!!
darahkaiwai 5 years ago
BALLS!! THAT WAS BALLS!! Never again please.
highflyingadored01 5 years ago
ew.
cryptic976 5 years ago
It doesn't have the same emotion, the same personality and the oversingin' that Tamyra has put in her rendition of the song... It's strange to see that kkkk
raphaelmassi 5 years ago
she's just a tamyra wannabe.
larrthestar 5 years ago 2
I liked it, but the hand was definitely a problem, and also the fact that she had SUCH power in spots, but she didn't show it in the end, with the word "Me" that is the HEART of the song. That single word has to match power with the others.
IcicleM 5 years ago
she did alright. But as good as Jennifer Holiday though
cstinia 5 years ago
oops ..I meant not as good
cstinia 5 years ago
Her version was a lot better than Tamyra. She put on own twist on it. Tamyra mimicked Jennifer Holiday...
lvstarchoc 5 years ago
she reminds me of an en vogue group member
Nellersz 5 years ago
I have to comment because I'm actually a close friend of Mel's. She actually has a great personality and being a producer and engineer that's worked with her in the field and on the set I can say that she has an amazing voice. Don't belive what you see on "reality tv"- when cameras are rolling nothing's real and producers make sure everything's scripted.
gderron 5 years ago
Jennifer Holliday is the best ever when it comes this song, Tamyra Grey and this girl don't even belong in the same thought as Miss Holliday. These little wet behind the ears diva wannabees better ask somebody honey !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
victor63 5 years ago
What a gorgeous young woman. But her personality sucks and her singing is wretched. Aside from being flat in spots, did her singing convince anyone that she was the least bit upset over the prospect of a man leaving her?
HumbleHarry 5 years ago
what a drama queen ......... but she was awsome !
babyhippo2424 5 years ago
Nice voice but didn't bring tears to my eyes like Bianca Ryan did,
pjbiker 5 years ago
i think she better than tamyra...and if she sang it bfore tamyra she would have madeit
Mike875 5 years ago
I've yet to hear anyone come close to the passion, power and brilliance of Jennifer Holiday! I really hope Hudson brings it because NO ONE else has yet.
brownntrue 5 years ago
please this girls got pipes plus she is as fine as i dont know what!!!!!!!!!her legs are a killer asset
123isee 5 years ago
The only reason she didn't make through was because she sang this song, and Tamyra had already done it. A lot of people were feeling animous towards Melanie for singing "Tamyra's" song, but I read that she did this song all the time at Spelman...I love her version just as much as Tamyra's, and I'm die-hard Tamyra fan
CDawg 5 years ago
Regine Velasquez version is superb!!! watch it guys
mypinoiweyz523 5 years ago
i think tamyra's way better. dumb girl, she made tamyra shine even more. still, i kinda like her ending and she has a nice voice.
orangeparade 5 years ago
try bianca ryan
cedrix0023 5 years ago
I agree
rparker91 5 years ago
This is a good version too. I like TAmyra's better
babolo 5 years ago 2
Amateur compared to Tamyra's version. Melanie's biggest mistake was singing the same song Tamyra did (And I Am Telling You) in the same portion of the competition.
TamyraGrayPromotions 5 years ago 3
Are you actually affiliated with Tamyra in any way? Tamyra's version was better, but I don't think Tamyra's the type of person to put down other people.
psdealer 5 years ago
I wasn't putting Melanie down in any way. Saying her version was amateur compared to Tamyra's was a person opinion. The same way someone might say (for example) Mariah Carey is amateur sounding compared to Patti LaBelle. Just an example. I'm not denying Melanie's talent what-so-ever.
TamyraGrayPromotions 5 years ago