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For|the Rockstar: Supernova contestant|Ryan Starblpsources|date=March 2012Infobox musical artist | name = Ryan Starr| image =| caption =| image_size =| background = solo_singer| birth_date = birth date and age|mf=yes|1982|11|21| alias =| origin = Sunland, California , United States | genre = Alternative rock|Alternative , Rock and roll|rock | years_active = 2002–present.| label = RCA Records (2002–2004) Nightbird Records | associated_acts =| website =| notable_instruments = Ryan Starr (born Tiffany Ryan Montgomery ; November 21, 1982) is an United States|American female singer, songwriter and actress. She ranked seventh on the American Idol (season 1)|season 1 of the talent search television series American Idol . She has since appeared in numerous movies and both reality and scripted television programs.
Early life
Expand section|date=May 2010Starr was born into a middle-class family in Sunland, Los Angeles, California to Peruvian mother and white father
American Idol
Starr appeared during the audition rounds on the first season of American Idol , using her birth name. According to Simon Cowell 's memoir ''I Don't Mean to be Rude , she was "cripplingly shy" at the audition, but " Paula Abdul|Paula Abdul saw some potential for stardom in her, and decided to mentor her." As a result, he claims, Montgomery became overly confident, changing her name to "Ryan Starr" by the next phase of the competition, dressing in flamboyant homemade outfits, and insisting on singing rock rather than the pop music he felt she was suited for.
Instead of the usual pop hits that other contestants were singing, Starr chose an unusual song, " The Frim Fram Sauce ," in the first semi-final. She was the second singer from that group to be voted into the Top Ten. The following week, Starr was the first to perform on ''American Idol's first live show. She sang " If You Really Love Me " by Stevie Wonder , and received praise from the judges, including this quote from Simon Cowell: "Pure star performance, loved it." Starr faltered when she sang The Kinks ' " You Really Got Me ," and was panned by the judges. Cowell called it "dreadful." The following week she sang Donna Summer 's " Last Dance (song)|Last Dance ," and received praise from the judges, but was eliminated.
Starr returned with the rest of the finalists during the shows' finale and sang " These Boots Are Made For Walkin' ", and went on a nationwide 32-city tour with the other finalists. RCA , in partnership with American Idol , signed her.
" These Boots Are Made for Walkin' " Nancy Sinatra , (solo part in Group performance)
Post- American Idol music career
Starr blamed for her stalled music career on a two-year restrictive recording contract with RCA . Under this contract, she refused to record an album claiming producers wanted to turn her into an Avril Lavigne type singer. After an intense three year legal battle she was released from contract in 2005. http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1560338/20070523/id_0.jhtml 'American Idol' Throwback: Where Are They Now? - News Story | Music, Celebrity, Artist News | MTV News
Upon release from her contract, Starr released an iTunes Exclusive Single, " My Religion (song)|My Religion ." The song went all the way to number one on the US Billboard (magazine)|Billboard Hot Digital Songs Chart, and was noted in the 2005 edition of the Guinness Book of World Records to have sold the most exclusive single downloads in iTunes's history. They also went on to detail the fact that My Religion was slated to be released to stores in early 2006, however, iTunes refused to release Ryan Starr's single from contract. One of the highest selling exclusive singles ever, it sold an estimated 360,000 units worldwide according to MTV and USA Today .
In an interview given to the Today (NBC program)|Today Show in early 2007, Starr revealed that iTunes had expressed interest in Starr releasing another exclusive single to follow up the immense success of "My Religion." Starr claimed that she was reluctant to accept as she wished to release a full album, but hinted she had accepted the very lucrative offer put forth by iTunes. Rumors began to circulate that 'Stranded' would be the next exclusive single when images of a single cover were released on her MySpace .cite web|url= http://www.myspace.com/ryanstarrofficialpage|title= MySpace.com - ryan starr's official site. - SANTA MONICA, California - Rock / Alternative / Classic Rock - www.myspace.com/ryanstarrofficialpage
Reports were previously made that Starr turned down a three-album deal with Sanctuary Records . The deal supposedly required her to record two pop albums before being allowed to record her rock album. These reports were later confirmed to be false by her.
Starr revealed to MTV that she had formed a band called Aces. The music pure rock, and both she and the band members are very excited with the material.
Television & film career
Shortly after her run on American Idol , Starr made a guest appearance on the popular Fox network comedy '' That '70s Show , and had a guest role on an episode of the hit CBS drama CSI: Crime Scene Investigation . Starr had the lead role in the Direct-To-Video movie, Ring of Darkness .
In 2004, made her most prominent appearance since American Idol , appearing in the VH1 reality show The Surreal Life . She often appeared ill-at-ease during the program, bursting into tears in response to a male stripping performance, refusing to participate in a ghost-hunt due to her religious convictions, and decrying the fact that she was forced to participate in a group recording session that required her to sing pop rather than rock music.
In fall 2008, Starr appeared in Fox Reality 's Gimme My Reality Show , in which she competed with such D-listers as Kato Kaelin and A.J. Benza for the chance to star in her own reality show. Shocked at being cut after the second round, a tearful Starr told the camera, "I sometimes regret doing American Idol because sometimes I think maybe that's why I don't have a record deal... But I promised myself I'd never do anything else I regretted that much. I regret doing this show, and it's going to stay with me for a long time. I regret doing this show."
Personal life & charity
Starr has said numerous times in interviews that she comes from a troubled past. Although she has yet to comment on exactly what this means, she has made it clear that she has cut ties with most of her immediate family. Her love life has been kept fairly quiet; however People (magazine)|People Magazine snapped a photo of Starr flirting and exchanging phone numbers with Tobey Maguire Citation needed|date=December 2007. She was also seen dancing with Jake Gyllenhaal Citation needed|date=December 2007. In late 2004, Starr purchased a house on the Santa Monica coastline with an estimated value of $1.4 millionCitation needed|date=December 2007.
In June 2006, Starr visited Aviva Foundation , a troubled and abused child home in northern Los Angeles . After spending the day with the girls and playing various sports and games with them, Starr commented on her blog, "It was such an inspiring day to see these teens who have literally nothing, and yet they're still just like all of us; and they are fighting to make themselves better." While at the Aviva Foundation, Starr attracted media attention, and spoke out on the matter stating that something had to be done.
In conjunction with her spread in US Weekly , Starr released several news updates on her MySpace. Some of the news updates included the fact she will be returning to the runway sporting some of her own designs, and possibly some for Gucci . In her personal life, Starr said that doing charity work has become a central part of her life. She has been working constantly with poor children, and helping to clean up Los Angeles.
Television appearances
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Filmography
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Commercials
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Discography
Singles
" My Religion (song)|My Religion "
"Love Gone Bad" posted on her MySpace
"Stranded" posted on her MySpace
"7am" posted on her MySpace
"Blue" available on the Curtain Call, Volume 1 compilation
"Broken" available on the Curtain Call, Volume 1 compilation
References
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External links
IMDb name|1225759|Ryan Starr
http://www.lausd.k12.ca.us/Verdugo_HS/news/ryanstarr.htm Starr's former High School spotlights her achievements
http://www.tv.com/ryan-starr/person/154806/summary.html Ryan Starr television information at TV.com
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