From Classy to Classics: Fantasia
Fantasia represents for all us soul sistahs!
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From Classy to Classics: Fantasia - As soon as you hear her voice, it's automatically known that Fantasia is a soul singer. The magic that she brings every time she performs is deep and classic and she's made her presence a present to us all! (Photo: Mathew Imaging/WireImage)
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America's Idol - On the set of American Idol in 2004, we met the beautiful and talented Fantasia Barrino. Her voice was raspy yet timeless and with a one sweeping riff, she'd capture you. She was destined to win. In fact, it was her birthright. Fantasia comes from a family of singers and there was no doubt that she was made for this moment. (Photo: Frank Micelotta/Getty Images)
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The Color Purple - Fantasia then earned the coveted role of Celie in Broadway’s The Color Purple, which led to her winning a Theater World Award. (Photo: Bryan Bedder/Getty Images)
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Life Is Not A Fairytale...Unless You're Fantasia - In 2006, Fantasia changed lanes and put her musical pen to writing a book. She then released her New York Times bestselling memoir, Life Is Not a Fairytale. Soon after, she starred as herself in her very own Lifetime movie of the same name. (Photo: Touchstone)
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It's Bittersweet - In 2011, Fantasia released her third studio album, entitled Back to Me. The lead single, “Bittersweet,” helped Fantasia take home the Grammy for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance. (Photo: J Records)
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Gospel Groove - Fantasia headlined the Super Bowl Gospel 2013 show and gave us a souled out performance that we will never forget! The Grammy Award-winning singer took the stage post-pregnancy and was joined by her mother, Diane Barrino, as she put her heart and soul into their lovely duet. (Photo: Rick Diamond/Getty Images for Super Bowl Gospel)
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'When I See U' - The world was gushing over Fantasia as she put out endless hits! She released her second album, Fantasia, which included everyone's favorite hit single, “When I See U.” For all the women out there nervous to approach their #MCMs, this one's for you! (Photo: J Records)