Kia Thornton: Her Musical Background
Kia Thornton was considered by man to be the most impressive contender to emerge from the New York American Idol auditions.
Makes sense, too: she's no newcomer to the music business.
Thornton was still in her teens when "Lately," a single she cut while a member of the R&B trio Divine, peaked at No. 11 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart in 1998.
A second single, a cover of George Michael's "One More Try" made it to No. 29 a year later. The group toured internationally, supporting 'N Sync and Britney Spears, Thornton said.
Her dreams of pop stardom fizzled after her label went bankrupt, but Kia never stopped singing, finding an outlet in the choir at Englewood's Community Baptist Church.
Thornton's mother, Michelle Harrison, said the family was parked in front of the television for Wednesday night's American Idol broadcast.
"I'm just happy my daughter made it that far," Harrison said. "I'm very, very happy. I'm proud of my daughter. People are calling. Believe me, the phone is ringing."
February 17th, 2007 6:53 PM
Congrats! and luck.
Any scrifice justifies you get the best future in music business.
(Excuse my english)
From Argentina.
February 21st, 2007 3:23 PM
I just want Kia to know that what God has for her is for Her, and nobody can take it away. Be steadfast and he will continue to Bless your life.
December 27th, 2008 4:23 AM
kia i would love to hear one day in my lifetime that "Divine" reunites. You guy's have no idea what you did for me an the rest of america with "lately". Just look at your comments on youtube under your video. Your fans are still here, grown now, but still here.