Rising Star

Fantasia Barrino won the hearts and votes of America in the third season of 'American Idol.' The North Carolina native released her debut CD, 'Free Yourself' which includes the 'Idol' winning tune 'Summertime.' She's had several guest appearances on award shows as well as a segment in a 2005 episode of 'The Simpsons.' In 2006 she starred in and co-wrote her biography, 'Life Is Not a Fairytale: The Fantasia Barrino Story,' showing us her vocal and acting abilities. Keep checking KOL Music for the best of her and other 'American Idol' faves!(Photo Credit: Scott Gries, Getty Images)

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