Tiffany Evans
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Tiffany Evans is an American
singer and occasional actress.
appearance, Evans won the Grand Champion title in the junior singer division, becoming the only performer in "Star Search" history to receive perfect five scores on all of her appearances. In the competition, Evans competed against fellow singers Lisa Tucker
and David Archuleta
, both later appearing on American Idol
. Evans has starred in an episode of Law and Order SVU, playing Blair Underwood's daughter. That same year, she sang for executives at Columbia Records
and was offered a recording contract deal at 10-years-old. With her musical career already on the upswing, she landed a small role on CBS's "The District" and appeared in the 2005 film, Diary of a Mad Black Woman.
After signing with Columbia Records, her first single "Let Me Be Your Angel" was released in 2004 with a music video. Soon after, her EP featuring eight tracks (all covers) and a bonus DVD was released. The song peaked at #95 on the R&B charts. One additional single ("The Christmas Song") was digitally released, as well as her rendition of the "Star Spangled Banner." The album soon became scarce, as it was made available for a limited time at online retailers as well as the clothing store Limited Too!. She began work on a new album, with a couple of digital singles (2005's "Thinkin' About" and 2006's "Who I Am") released.
. The song failed to chart on the US Billboard
Hot 100, although it charted at #66 on the US Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs
. A second single "I'm Grown
" featuring Bow Wow charted at #98 on the R&B chart.
Her debut album Tiffany Evans
was released April 22, 2008, via Columbia Records
. She worked with Rodney Jerkins
, Soulshock & Karlin
and RedOne
. The album failed to have success with it peaking at #134 on the Billboard 200
though was well received by critics. Though having little success with the charts the album has sold 200,000 copies worldwide to date. The third single "Lay Back & Chill" was planned for release but instead she began work on her second album. She also participated in the book "saving our daughters" including Janet Jackson, Malinda Williams, Maya Angelou, and many others. Her chapter is named "my diary" and she talks about bullying and how she was bullied as a child.
"; the video was released on December 6 on her Myspace
page. While appearing on the Mo'Nique show, Evans cites Janet Jackson
as one of her biggest influences, and also stated that she and her family had relocated to and now call Atlanta, Georgia home. On March 29, 2011 Tiffany Evans announced her departure from Mathew Knowles
as her manager as well as her departure from Music World Entertainment. As of July 26 on her YouTube page, Evans announced during "Tiffany Tuesdays" that she will release an EP sometime during the fall, and she also release a snippet of a song off the upcoming EP titled "All I Need" Produced by an up and coming Producer named Shakari "TrakGirl" Boles. Written by Ira Hobbs who works closely to the producer .
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singer and occasional actress.
2003–2006: The Beginning
Evans was born in Bronx, New York and is the seventh of 10 children born to Carol and Lonnie Evans. Before she achieved success, she and her family were living in their van for years. She got her first break on Live at the Apollo at the age of 9 when Mo'Nique hosted. In February 2003, on her fourth Star SearchStar Search
Star Search is a television show that was produced from 1983-95, hosted by Ed McMahon, and created by Alfred Masini. A relaunch was produced in 2003-04. The show was originally filmed at the old Earl Carroll Theatre at 6230 Sunset Blvd...
appearance, Evans won the Grand Champion title in the junior singer division, becoming the only performer in "Star Search" history to receive perfect five scores on all of her appearances. In the competition, Evans competed against fellow singers Lisa Tucker
Lisa Tucker (singer)
Lisa Gabrielle Tucker is an American singer, musical theater and television actress who was the tenth-place finalist on the fifth season of American Idol.-Early life and career beginnings:...
and David Archuleta
David Archuleta
David Archuleta, is a former United States Air Force Airman of Okinawan stationary troops and is currently an American male kickboxer.-Biography:...
, both later appearing on American Idol
American Idol
American Idol, titled American Idol: The Search for a Superstar for the first season, is a reality television singing competition created by Simon Fuller and produced by FremantleMedia North America and 19 Entertainment...
. Evans has starred in an episode of Law and Order SVU, playing Blair Underwood's daughter. That same year, she sang for executives at Columbia Records
Columbia Records
Columbia Records is an American record label, owned by Japan's Sony Music Entertainment, operating under the Columbia Music Group with Aware Records. It was founded in 1888, evolving from an earlier enterprise, the American Graphophone Company — successor to the Volta Graphophone Company...
and was offered a recording contract deal at 10-years-old. With her musical career already on the upswing, she landed a small role on CBS's "The District" and appeared in the 2005 film, Diary of a Mad Black Woman.
After signing with Columbia Records, her first single "Let Me Be Your Angel" was released in 2004 with a music video. Soon after, her EP featuring eight tracks (all covers) and a bonus DVD was released. The song peaked at #95 on the R&B charts. One additional single ("The Christmas Song") was digitally released, as well as her rendition of the "Star Spangled Banner." The album soon became scarce, as it was made available for a limited time at online retailers as well as the clothing store Limited Too!. She began work on a new album, with a couple of digital singles (2005's "Thinkin' About" and 2006's "Who I Am") released.
2007–2009: Debut album Tiffany Evans
She released her lead single "Promise Ring" featuring Grammy-winning R&B singer CiaraCiara
Ciara Princess Harris , known mononymously as Ciara, is an American singer-songwriter, dancer, actress and fashion model. Born in Austin, Texas, she traveled around the world during her childhood, only to land in Atlanta, Georgia where she met music producer, Jazze Pha...
. The song failed to chart on the US Billboard
Billboard (magazine)
Billboard is a weekly American magazine devoted to the music industry, and is one of the oldest trade magazines in the world. It maintains several internationally recognized music charts that track the most popular songs and albums in various categories on a weekly basis...
Hot 100, although it charted at #66 on the US Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs
Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs
Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, is a chart released weekly by Billboard in the United States.The chart, initiated in 1942, is used to track the success of popular music songs in urban, or primarily African American, venues. Dominated over the years at various times by jazz, rhythm and blues, doo-wop, soul,...
. A second single "I'm Grown
I'm Grown
"I'm Grown" is the second single from Tiffany Evans' self-titled debut album, Tiffany Evans. The song was produced by Rodney Jerkins and features rapper Bow Wow.-Music video:...
" featuring Bow Wow charted at #98 on the R&B chart.
Her debut album Tiffany Evans
Tiffany Evans (album)
Tiffany Evans is the self-titled debut album by R&B singer Tiffany Evans, it was released by Columbia Records on April 22, 2008 . The first single was "Promise Ring", which features Ciara. The second was "I'm Grown", which features Bow Wow. The album is executive produced by Ciara & The Clutch...
was released April 22, 2008, via Columbia Records
Columbia Records
Columbia Records is an American record label, owned by Japan's Sony Music Entertainment, operating under the Columbia Music Group with Aware Records. It was founded in 1888, evolving from an earlier enterprise, the American Graphophone Company — successor to the Volta Graphophone Company...
. She worked with Rodney Jerkins
Rodney Jerkins
Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins is an American songwriter, record producer, and musician. Jerkins received two Grammy nominations in 2011.-Biography:...
, Soulshock & Karlin
Soulshock & Karlin
Soulshock & Karlin is a duo of Danish record producers and songwriters, Carsten Schack and Kenneth Karlin. They have produced a large number of successful songs, including Monica's "Before You Walk out of My Life", Whitney Houston's "Heartbreak Hotel", JoJo's "Leave ", and Fantasia's "Truth Is"...
and RedOne
RedOne
Nadir Khayat , known by the stage name RedOne, is a Moroccan producer and songwriter. Renowned for co-producing hit singles such as "Just Dance", "Poker Face", "LoveGame", "Bad Romance", "Alejandro" and "Judas", he is attributed by some as the key to Lady Gaga's success...
. The album failed to have success with it peaking at #134 on the Billboard 200
Billboard 200
The Billboard 200 is a ranking of the 200 highest-selling music albums and EPs in the United States, published weekly by Billboard magazine. It is frequently used to convey the popularity of an artist or groups of artists...
though was well received by critics. Though having little success with the charts the album has sold 200,000 copies worldwide to date. The third single "Lay Back & Chill" was planned for release but instead she began work on her second album. She also participated in the book "saving our daughters" including Janet Jackson, Malinda Williams, Maya Angelou, and many others. Her chapter is named "my diary" and she talks about bullying and how she was bullied as a child.
2010–present: Perfect Imperfection
Evans recently signed a management deal with Music World Entertainment. In September 2010, Evans released the lead single from her second studio album, Perfect Imperfection, titled "I'll Be ThereI'll Be There (Tiffany Evans song)
"I'll Be There" is a song recorded by American recording artist Tiffany Evans. It is the lead single from her second album, Perfect Imperfection.-Music video:...
"; the video was released on December 6 on her Myspace
Myspace
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page. While appearing on the Mo'Nique show, Evans cites Janet Jackson
Janet Jackson
Janet Damita Jo Jackson is an American recording artist and actress. Known for a series of sonically innovative, socially conscious and sexually provocative records, as well as elaborate stage shows, television and film roles, she has been a prominent figure in popular culture for over 25 years...
as one of her biggest influences, and also stated that she and her family had relocated to and now call Atlanta, Georgia home. On March 29, 2011 Tiffany Evans announced her departure from Mathew Knowles
Mathew Knowles
Mathew Knowles is an American music executive and manager. He is the father and former manager of R&B singer Beyoncé , Knowles also managed Kelly Rowland as well as girl group Destiny's Child . He was also the manager of Solange Knowles.-Manager and producer:Knowles is an alumnus of Fisk...
as her manager as well as her departure from Music World Entertainment. As of July 26 on her YouTube page, Evans announced during "Tiffany Tuesdays" that she will release an EP sometime during the fall, and she also release a snippet of a song off the upcoming EP titled "All I Need" Produced by an up and coming Producer named Shakari "TrakGirl" Boles. Written by Ira Hobbs who works closely to the producer .
Studio albums
- Tiffany EvansTiffany Evans (album)Tiffany Evans is the self-titled debut album by R&B singer Tiffany Evans, it was released by Columbia Records on April 22, 2008 . The first single was "Promise Ring", which features Ciara. The second was "I'm Grown", which features Bow Wow. The album is executive produced by Ciara & The Clutch...
(2008) - Perfect Imperfection (to be released Fall 2011)
Singles
| Year | Title | Chart positions | Album | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Billboard Hot 100 The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on radio play and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday, while the radio play tracking-week runs from Wednesday... |
U.S. R&B Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, is a chart released weekly by Billboard in the United States.The chart, initiated in 1942, is used to track the success of popular music songs in urban, or primarily African American, venues. Dominated over the years at various times by jazz, rhythm and blues, doo-wop, soul,... |
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| 2004 | "Let Me Be Your Angel" | — | 95 | Tiffany Evans (EP) |
| 2007 | "Promise Ring" (featuring Ciara Ciara Ciara Princess Harris , known mononymously as Ciara, is an American singer-songwriter, dancer, actress and fashion model. Born in Austin, Texas, she traveled around the world during her childhood, only to land in Atlanta, Georgia where she met music producer, Jazze Pha... ) |
101 | 66 | Tiffany Evans Tiffany Evans (album) Tiffany Evans is the self-titled debut album by R&B singer Tiffany Evans, it was released by Columbia Records on April 22, 2008 . The first single was "Promise Ring", which features Ciara. The second was "I'm Grown", which features Bow Wow. The album is executive produced by Ciara & The Clutch... |
| 2008 | "I'm Grown I'm Grown "I'm Grown" is the second single from Tiffany Evans' self-titled debut album, Tiffany Evans. The song was produced by Rodney Jerkins and features rapper Bow Wow.-Music video:... " (featuring Bow Wow) |
— | 99 | |
| 2010 | "I'll Be There I'll Be There (Tiffany Evans song) "I'll Be There" is a song recorded by American recording artist Tiffany Evans. It is the lead single from her second album, Perfect Imperfection.-Music video:... " |
— | 61 | TBA |
| 2011 | "Won't Find Me" | TBR | TBR | |
Filmography
| Film | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
| 2005 | Diary Of A Mad Black Woman Diary of a Mad Black Woman Diary of a Mad Black Woman is a 2005 romantic comedy-drama film written by and starring Tyler Perry, which was inspired by the play of the same name. It is the first film in the Tyler Perry "Madea" film franchise. Directed by Darren Grant, the film was released in the US on February 25, 2005... |
Tiffany Baker | credited as Tiffany Evans |
| Television | |||
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 2007 | The District The District The District is a television police drama which aired on CBS from October 7, 2000 to May 1, 2004. The show followed the work and personal life of the chief of Washington, D.C.'s Police Department .-Premise:... |
Singer In Church | |
| Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Law & Order: Special Victims Unit is an American police procedural television drama series set in New York City, where it is also primarily produced... |
Tessa Senate | ||