Robyn Troup | |
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| Background information | |
| Born | February 11, 1988 |
| Origin | Houston, Texas |
| Genres | R&B, pop, soul |
| Occupation(s) | Singer |
| Years active | 2007–present |
Robyn Troup (born February 11, 1988, in Houston, Texas) is an American singer who was the winner of the "My Grammy Moment" contest organized by NARAS and Yahoo! Music in 2007. [1]
Troup attended Yates High School in Houston. She is currently enrolled at University of Southern California. [2]
She previously auditioned for American Idol Season 6 during Summer 2006. [1] She made it past the initial site auditions to the "Hollywood" selection phase later in 2006, but was cut in the second (group) round. [1] The episode showing this was first aired on February 13, 2007.
Since winning the "My Grammy Moment" contest, Troup has recorded a cover of "Back in Black" with Carlos Santana and rapper Nas for Santana's 2010 release, Guitar Heaven: The Greatest Guitar Classics of All Time [3] and is currently[ when?] in the studio writing and recording her full-length debut.
References
- ^ a b c Parker, Lyndsey (February 25, 2011). "Can You Believe These Superstars Were Once Rejected By 'American Idol'?". Yahoo! Music. Retrieved 26 February 2011.
- ^ Whitley, Laura. " abc13.com: A look back at "My Grammy Moment" winner Robyn Troup's Houston roots." KTRK-TV. Tuesday February 13, 2007. Retrieved on September 26, 2010.
- ^ "Santana, Daughtry and India.Arie preview 'Guitar Heaven.' Where's Janelle Monae?". HitFix. 29 August 2010. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016.
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