Melinda Appears on the "Billy: The Early Years" Soundtrack with Michael W. Smith

According to the Belmont Alumni news page, Melinda is one of the various artists featured on the soundtrack for the upcoming Billy Graham biopic, called "Billy: The Early Years." You can purchase it here, to be released October 7th.

August 26, 2008

Alumni Featured on Billy Graham Movie Soundtrack

According to Beverly Keel's column in Tuesday's Tennessean, three Belmont alumni will be featured on a soundtrack inspired by the upcoming film Billy: The Early Years, an Oct. 10 movie release that chronicles the life of Rev. Billy Graham. The soundtrack, which releases Oct. 7, includes the song "Almost Persuaded" by Josh Turner as well as a track by Brad Paisley. Alumna and "American Idol" finalist Melinda Doolittle also offers a duet with Michael W. Smith on the Craig Wiseman tune "Amazing Love."

The Billy Graham movie premieres on October 1oth. See the trailer below.

Melinda Tours on Michael W. Smith's Christmas Tour 2007

American Idol Finalist to Tour With Michael W. Smith

09/02/07

American Idol finalist Melinda Doolittle will be hitting the road this winter with Michael W Smith and The Katinas for the ‘It’s A Wonderful Christmas’ tour.

Doolittle is most recently known for her impressive performances on this year’s American Idol competition.

The tour, which kicks off 29 November and wraps up 22 December, will feature songs from Smith’s third Christmas release and twentieth album, It’s A Wonderful Christmas. The album debuts 16 October.

Smith recorded the album in London's famous Abbey Road Studios in May with a 67-piece symphony before the music was arranged by David Hamilton. He says the music is "epic, symphonic and cinematic".

Smith originally intended to record a classic Christmas album, but when he got into the studio, he was allegedly struck with a ‘rush of inspiration’ and wrote several pieces of original music.

The album will feature three choirs, one being The Choristers of Reigate St Mary's, a London based boy’s choir directed by John Tobin and featuring 16 members in ages ranging from eight to 12 years.

VIEW THE TOUR DATES NOW!

SAMPLE "IT'S A WONDERFUL CHRISTMAS" NOW!

See one of Melinda's performances below: