Melody Thornton Biography: Net Worth, Husband, Parents, Age, Songs, Boyfriend, Instagram, Twitter, Height, Ethnicity

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Biography

Melody Thornton (born September 28, 1984) is a renowned American singer, TV personality, and songwriter. She rose to fame as a member of the pop group The Pussycat Dolls, with whom she achieved commercial success and critical acclaim.

Melody Thornton began her career as a solo artist in 2009 when she released her debut album, PUSH. The album was well-received by critics and earned Thornton a Grammy Award nomination for Best Pop Vocal Album.

Since then, Melody Thornton has continued to release music as a solo artist and ventured into acting, appearing in several film and television roles. She is currently working on her second studio album, which is scheduled for release in 2019.

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Wiki Facts & About Data
Full Name:	Melody Thornton
Born:	28 September 1984 (age 40 years old)
Place of Birth:	Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Nationality:	American
Height:	1.6 m
Parents:	Theolph Thornton, Elia Thornton
Siblings:	Nichole Thornton
Husband • Spouse:	Not Married
Boyfriend • Partner:	Eddie Murphy (2008), Shad Moss, Kanye West
Children:	N/A
Occupation:	Singer • TV Personality
Net Worth:	$7 million

Early Life & Education

Melody Thornton was born on September 28, 1984. She hails from Phoenix, Arizona, United States. She was born into a family of Mexican and African-American descent. Her father is named Theolph Thornton, while her mother is Elia Thornton. She also has a sister named Nichole Thornton.

She received her high school education at Camelback High School.

Melody Thornton got her inspiration to sing after watching her father’s favorite artists, BB King, Aretha Franklin, and The Jacksons, on TV. Her first-ever performance was done at her school, where she sang This Little Light of Mine at the age of six.

Later on, she continued to perform at local talent shows in Arizona. After high school, Melody Thornton enrolled in college, intending to major in music engineering but dropped out after one semester to join The Pussycat Dolls musical band.

Personal Life

Melody Thornton has never been married; however, she has been romantically involved with renowned celebrities. In 2008 alone, she dated two renowned celebrities. She dated Eddie Murphy in 2008, and briefly, after they broke up, she got into another relationship with another rapper called Shad Moss. 

In 2010, it was reported that she was in a relationship with Kanye West. However, as of 2022, nothing has been heard about her relationship. From the look of things, Melody Thornton might be single or in a low-key relationship.

Career

Melody Thornton flew to Burbank, California, at the age of 19 to audition for The Pussycat Dolls. Robin Antin, the group’s creator, agreed with Jimmy Iovine of Interscope Geffen A&M Records to grow The Pussycat Dolls into a brand and form a separate recording pop group.

She was chosen to bolster their vocal talent and joined Carmit Bachar, Ashley Roberts, Nicole Scherzinger, Jessica Sutta, and Kimberly Wyatt. Melody Thornton signed a deal with The Pussycat Dolls partnership and would receive a portion of the group’s earnings.

The Pussycat Dolls attained worldwide popularity in 2005 with their album PCD, which debuted at number five on the U.S. Billboard 200 Chart and produced the songs Don’t Cha, Buttons, and Stickwitu. Stickwitu earned the group a nomination for a Grammy Award.

After Carmit Bachar‘s departure in March 2008, the group remained as a quintet and produced their second studio album, Doll Domination, in 2008, which featured the songs When I Grow Up, I Hate This Part, Jai Ho! (You Are My Destiny), and Hush Hush. Melody Thornton was the only member except Nicole Scherzinger to contribute vocals to Doll Domination.

In addition, Melody Thornton provides background vocals on When I Grow Up, Whatcha Think About That, In Person, and Top of the World. She also recorded her first solo song, Space, which was featured on the deluxe edition of Doll Domination.

During The Pussycat Doll‘s hiatus, Melody Thornton worked on several projects, including a cameo in Keri Hilson‘s music video Slow Dance and serving as a judge on the E! television show. 

Net Worth

Melody Thornton, a rapper, has an estimated net worth of $7 million. She began her career as a member of the group The Pussycat Dolls. 

She left the group to pursue a solo career. She has since released two studio albums, as well as several mixtapes. 

Social Media

• Instagram handle: @Melodythornton
• Twitter handle: @Melodythornton

Discography

• Sweet Vendetta
• Lipstick&Guilt
• Smoking Gun
• Someone to Believe
• Bulletproof 
• Goodbye
• Serial Killer
• Love Will Return
• Phoenix Rise
• I Will Wait
• Goodbye to Happiness

Filmography

• Be Cool 
• Holiday Twist
• Keeping Up with the Kardashians
•  Bank of Hollywood
• Popstar to Operastar
• Celebs Go Dating
• Celebrity Island with Bear Grylls
• Dancing on Ice
• The Masked Singer Australia

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