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American Idol finalist Corey Clark began his musical career at the age of 12
singing backup for Barry Manilow. Born into a musical family -- both his parents
were singers as well -- on July 13, 1980, in San Bernardino, CA, Clark formed
his first singing group in high school. Envy, as they were called, won numerous
talent contests in the late '90s, providing Clark with his first production
contract at the age of 17. The group moved to Los Angeles, eventually folding
before a record could be made, despite opening for the likes of Mya, KRS-One,
and Destiny's Child.
In 2002 the Clark family relocated to Nashville, a move that proved fortuitous
for the young Clark, as the producers for American Idol had begun auditions in
the area. Clark rose fast through the ranks, eventually landing a spot in the
coveted top ten. He was voted off amid the controversy of charges that he
assaulted his teenage sister and resisted arrest in an altercation in October of
2002. As the show's contestants became fewer, Clark went public with accusations
of an affair with Idol judge Paula Abdul. The show's producers, as well as
Abdul, fiercely denied the charges, calling Clark an opportunist who was just
trying to stir up interest in his forthcoming book of Idol memoirs. He released
his self-titled debut album in the summer of 2005.
Source:
mp3.com
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