Tamyra Gray

Tamyra Monica Gray is an American actress, singer, and songwriter, born on July 26, 1979. She gained prominence as a contestant on the first season of American Idol in 2002, finishing in fourth place. Following her stint on the show, Gray ventured into acting, appearing in Broadway productions and on television. In 2003, she had a recurring role on the drama series Boston Public. Gray was born in Takoma Park, Maryland, and later moved to Norcross, Georgia. She graduated from Stone Mountain High School in 1997 and attended Georgia State University, majoring in business law and entertainment management. Before American Idol, she held various jobs, including daycare worker, party motivator, telemarketer, waitress, and running her own cleaning service.