Born and raised in Tennessee, Kimberley Locke came to fame after appearing on the American Idol television series in 2003. She finished third behind Ruben Studdard and Clay Aiken. She later appeared on season three and seven. She continued her television trend appearing on Celebrity Fit Club for VH1.
She brought her latest EP Four For The Floor to Roscoe’s Tavern and we chatted backstage after the show going back to our roots for the holidays!
Jerry Nunn: Hi, Kimberley. I am so excited about our mutual Tennessee connection. Where were you born?
Kimberley Locke: I was born in Portland, Tennessee. It is just north of Gallatin.
JN: My parents live in Gallatin. That is very country.
KL: I grew up on a farm. I’m a country girl who was feeding chickens and ducks.
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Linda Eder first caught attention with a Broadway debut in the musical Jekyll & Hyde. Recording over ten albums from Christmas to Country music this chanteuse keeps it coming with a new album and tour. Not Gonna Fall This Time
Hi, Jerry. Sorry I didn’t hear your call. I was shoveling my steps with all this snow.
That’s okay. What part of the country are you calling from?
I live in New York.
There is a lot of snow right now I heard.
Oh yeah.
You have a new album coming out the first of March.
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Diana DeGarmo broke into the spotlight with the third season of American Idol. She performs on the national tour with the role of Doralee Rhodes working 9 to 5 on the musical version of the hit. Don t Cry Out Loud
Jerry Nunn: Hey, Diana. Last time we talked we were at Taste of Chicago this past summer where you performed the musical Hair.
Diana DeGarmo: Oh yes, small world right?
JN: I didn’t realize you are a southern person like me. I grew up in Tennessee.
DD: Heck yeah! Where in Tennessee?
JN: Close to Nashville.
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Katharine McPhee nearly won the fifth season of American Idol and has proved she is not just a runner up with huge record sales over the years. Katharine had lunch Nunn on One to get in the holiday spirit at Macy’s in the Walnut room.
It’s Not Christmas Without You
Jerry Nunn: Hi, Katharine. How did you audition for American Idol?
Katharine McPhee: Oh, that was long time ago, five years now. I was working as an actress in LA. My friend suggested it and I went down to San Francisco and auditioned.
JN: The rest is history now. You are still doing a lot of acting correct?
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Crystal Bowersox dominated the ninth season of American Idol and now is releasing her debut album Farmer’s Daughter. She appeared at the recent Festival of Lights event on Michigan Avenue and sang out Nunn on One. Farmers Daughter
Jerry Nunn: Hey, Crystal. You were originally born in Ohio?
Crystal Bowersox: Yes, I was born Toledo, Ohio.
JN: It’s interesting that you have a twin brother.
CB: Yes, I have a twin brother, Karl. I have an older brother Will.
JN: Do they sing?
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Constantine Maroulis rocked it in American Idol’s fourth season and as lead singer in his band Pray for the Soul of Betty. He brings all that and more to Chicago on the Rock of Ages tour.
Jerry Nunn: Hi, Constantine. It’s great meeting you face to face at the Taste of Chicago. You were on the fourth season of American Idol. What made you want to audition in the first place?
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Melissa Etheridge came into our window back in ’93 and told us “Yes I Am,” never looking back. This out and proud singer continues to blaze a trail politically, musically and privately. Fearless Love
Jerry Nunn: So it’s an honor to interview you, and like your new song says, you make me “Nervous”. I’ve been listening to your new album, and it’s incredible. Did you always want to be a singer?
Melissa Etheridge: Always, everything I wanted to be, the only thing I could ever be. Yeah, ever since I was 3 years old, I had this crazy dream, and just put my mind to it.
JN: What were your influences growing up?
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