Charles Grigsby
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Charles Grigsby | |
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 Grigsby in 2010 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Charles William Grigsby, Jr. |
| Born | September 15, 1978 Oberlin, Ohio, U.S. |
| Genres | Pop, R&B, soul |
| Occupation | Singer |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 2003–present |
| Labels | Cityboyz Music Ltd Charles Grigsby Music Ltd |
| Website | www |
Charles William Grigsby, Jr. is an American singer-songwriter and a finalist on the second season of American Idol.[1]
The youngest of six siblings, Grigsby was born in Oberlin, Ohio.[2] In high school, he joined the school choir. After high school, Grigsby moved to Detroit, Michigan, and enrolled in school to study computer-aided design.[citation needed]
American Idol
Grigsby auditioned for the second season of American Idol where he sang "Overjoyed" by Stevie Wonder in the first semifinal group and was one of two contestants from the round to automatically advance to the final 12.[3][4]
In the finals, he sang "How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved by You)" by Marvin Gaye and advanced to the top 11, where he was eliminated after singing "You Can't Win" from The Wiz.[5]
He was a part of the American Idols LIVE! Tour 2003 which ran from July 8 to August 31, where he sang "Do I Do" by Stevie Wonder.
