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Biography
BLP sources|date=October 2008Infobox musical artist|name = Nikki McKibbin|image =|background = solo_singer|birth_date = Birth date and age|1978|9|28|origin = Grand Prairie, Texas , United States |genre = Rock music|Rock |occupation = Singer-songwriter|years_active = 2002–present|label = Chenoa, Astral Records|Astral , RCA Records|RCA |website =| Katherine Nicole " Nikki " McKibbin (born September 28, 1978) is an United States|American rock music singer-songwriter who finished third in the debut season of the reality television series American Idol . Prior to American Idol , McKibbin appeared in the first season of Popstars . http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html? res=9D06E7DA143AF932A25750C0A9679C8B63 "VIEW; 'Survivor' for Stardom", Lynn Harris, New York Times , March 11, 2001. In May 2007 she released her debut album, Unleashed .
In 2002, Nikki appeared on American Idol , placing third. With the exception of 1960s week, Nikki was in the bottom three every week, a total of six times (including elimination).
Immediately following her stint on American Idol , McKibbin signed with 19 Management and RCA Records . They urged her to record a country music|country album, but she was determined to stay true to her rock roots; she rejected the idea, saying she felt she would be "selling out." The creative differences resulted in no releasable recordings being produced. http://www.usatoday.com/life/television/news/2008-04-08-mckibbin_N.htm McGinn, Andrew; "Nikki McKibbin: At home Mom Still Bad to the Bone"; USAToday; April 8, 2008.
McKibbin ran Angelfire Productions, a karaoke company, but after Idol , "got out of the karaoke business" to focus on her music career. http://www.foxesonidol.com/cgi-bin/ae.pl? mode=1& article=article1804.art& page=1 Sery, Gil; "“I’m More Than Just A Singer”: An Interview with American Idol’s Nikki McKibbin"; foxesonidol.com; December 1, 2005.
In 2004, she appeared on the holiday CD Christmas in a Fishbowl with several other reality stars for Fishbowl.com.
In May 2005, McKibbin joined Dallas rock band Downside. They did several shows together including a sold out show at the Hard Rock Cafe in Dallas, but due to creative and personal differences McKibbin left the band in September of the same year.Citation needed|date=October 2008 In 2005, McKibbin appeared in several reality shows, including a "Reality TV Stars" episode of Fear Factor , and the sports competition show Battle of the Network Reality Stars , in which her team won. She also appeared in the E& #33; Entertainment reality show Kill Reality , which documented the filming of The Scorned , a television movie featuring a cast of people who had been on reality television shows; McKibbin played a singer in the film.
Later in 2005, it was announced that she was signed to Australian indie label Astral Records , with her rock-influenced album originally intended to be released in February 2006.Citation needed|date=October 2008 Recording began in December 2005, starting with a cover version of Mr. Big (band)|Mr. Big 's " To Be with You ". A single of "The Lie"/"To Be with You" and a limited edition behind-the-scenes DVD was made available through her official web site.
McKibbin's debut album Unleashed came out May 22, 2007. For the promotional 2007 tour, McKibbin worked with Texas heavy metal band Rivethead . http://www.pegasusnews.com/news/2007/apr/02/rivethead-teams-iidoli-nikki-mckibbin/ "Rivethead teams up with Idol Nikki McKibbin"; pegasusnews.com; April 2, 2007.
Late in 2007, McKibbin recorded two Christmas songs for the American Christmas album. One was a cover of "All I Want for Christmas Is You" by Vince Vance and the Valiants and the other was an original, "Alone With The Christmas Lights."
In 2008 McKibbin appeared on the second season of the VH1 reality show Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew , in which she received treatment for cocaine and alcohol addiction at the Pasadena Recovery Center (PRC). http://blog.vh1.com/2008-06-10/new-slate-of-celebs-check-into-rehab-2-with-dr-drew/ "Celebs check into Celebrity Rehab 2"; vh1.com TV Guide ; June 23, 2008; Page 8 While receiving a physical examination from Dr. Drew Pinsky in the season's first episode, she revealed that she was sexually abused|sexually , domestic violence|physically and emotionally abused as a child. On top of that, she also lost her mother to addiction the previous year, causing her to carry a heavy amount of psychological trauma|emotional pain . Dr. Pinsky noticed signs of hepatomegaly during the examination, most likely caused by her alcoholism . She said that she was on prescription ziprasidone and amphetamine|dextro-methamphetamine to reduce her anxiety, but Pinsky told her that it was unwise for a serious addict to be on such powerful medications. Her withdrawal was painful, and the day after she was taken off her medications she experienced the lethargy of withdrawal syndrome .
After McKibbin completed the program at the PRC, she moved into a sober living environment , which was filmed for the Celebrity Rehab spinoff Sober House . http://www.realityblurred.com/realitytv/archives/celebrity_rehab/2008_Dec_19_sober_house_cast "Sober House Will Follow Celebrity Rehab Cast, Andy Dick in Sober Living". Reality Blurred. December 19, 2008 During a group night out for McKibbin and her fellow sober living housemates, which fell on the anniversary of her mother's death the previous year, she gave her first-ever performance while sober, singing her song, "Inconsolable". Sober House . VH1 . March 5, 2009. No. 8, season 1.
McKibbin later appeared in the fifth episode of Celebrity Rehab 's fifth season, during which she marked three years of sobriety, and performed for that season's cast.Cite episode|title=Family Weekend| episodelink =|url=|series= Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew | serieslink=|credits=|network= VH1 |airdate= July 31, 2011|season =5|number =6
Personal life
McKibbin was born in Grand Prairie, Texas|Grand Prairie , Texas . She is married and has children. Her husband, Craig, appeared with her on Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew . Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew Episode 2.6 VH1 ; November 27, 2008
McKibbin marked a year of sobriety on June 10, 2009. http://www.nytimes.com/2010/01/03/magazine/03Pinsky-t.html? pagewanted=4 Norris, Chris. "Hitting Bottom" The New York Times , December 30, 2009; Page 4 of 6
Discography
Albums
Unleashed (2007)
Singles
"To Be With You" (2006)
"The Lie" (2006)
"Naked Inside" (2007)
"Save What's Left of Me" (2007)
"Cry Little Sister" (2007)
"Here to There" (2009)
"Inconsolable" (2009)
"Made It" (2011)
"Celebrity High" (2011)
Compilation appearances
American Idol: Greatest Moments (2002)
References
Reflist
External links
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