Peggi Blu


Peggi Blu is an American actress, singer and vocal coach. She is the 1986 "Star Search Grand Champion " winner and the winner of the 2013 "Malibu Music Awards" award. She is best known as an American Idol judge and vocal coach'".

Early life

Blu was born in Lumberton North Carolina and began singing at the age of 3. A relocation to New York city at the age of 14 with her uncle Bishop Walter L. Benton and his choir opened the way to her professional career. Due to constant bookings and a demand for her vocals she was home-schooled.

Career

Her career as a session background singer began in 1973 with Archie Shepp's "Rest Enough ", from his "The Cry Of My People" album. Session work continued throughout the 1970s with artists such as Elkie Brooks, Esther Phillips, and Louis Farrakhan. In 1980, she landed her first major label contract with MCA Records.
In 1987, the album Blu Blowin' produced two minor R&B/hip hop hits with "Tender Moments" and "All The Way With You".

2000 and current

In September 2002, Blu released her third album, Livin On Love, on Expansion Records. In 2006, Blu was featured on the short-lived ABC TV show "Miracle Workers" alongside good friend Charles Valentino. In 2007, Blu did backing vocals and vocal arrangements for the soundtrack to Adam Sandler's "I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry".
In 2010, Blu recorded with Danish/German duo Cool Million on their album "Back For More", which led to her appearance on their 2012 album "III". In 2011–2012, Blu was a judge and vocal coach on American Idol.

Selected appearances discography