 Diana DeGarmo is already one of the most well-known teenagers
in the United States, thanks to the television phenomenon American Idol. In
2004, at only 16 years of age, Diana was the runner-up on the third season of
the Fox TV series. Her charismatic personality and mesmerizing vocals have
captivated audiences of all ages and backgrounds. Emphasizing her limitless
talent, Diana returned to Broadway as Penny Pingleton in Hairspray on September
8th, where she captivated audiences until February 11th, 2007. She made her
Broadway debut in that show in Spring 2006, then fulfilled her commitment to
star in the title role of BKLYN The Musical in the national tour. When time
permits, Diana records material for her new album and she continues to perform
in concert and make special appearances.
In addition to her season on American Idol, Diana’s TV credits include NBC-TV’s
America’s Most Talented Kid, The Brian Boitano Skating Spectacular, WB-TV’s Blue
Collar TV, ABC-TV’s The 21st Annual Walt Disney World Christmas Parade and
50-year Live Telecast Celebration, as well as The Tonight Show with Jay Leno,
Live With Regis and Kelly, The View, Ellen, and The Early Show, to name a few.
She made her theatrical debut as Maria in West Side Story at the American
Musical Theatre.
In September, 2005, Diana received the Horizon Award from the Georgia Music Hall
of Fame. She has also received the Rising Star and Horizon Awards from the
Atlanta Society of Entertainers. In January, 2006, she was recognized by NAMM,
the international music products association, with the Music for Life Award for
her advocacy on Capitol Hill for music and the arts in schools. Just back from
another USO/Pentagon tour, this one with the Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff
General Peter Pace, Diana continues to support the troops at home and abroad.
In May of 2005, Diana graduated with honors from Shiloh High School in
Snellville, Georgia. She is listed in the Who’s Who of American High School
Students. She represented Wrigley’s in the Keep America Beautiful Campaign and
is one of Teen People Magazine’s Top 20 Teens to Change the World in 2005.
Her first single, “Dreams,” hit No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot Singles Sales chart,
followed by her album Blue Skies. And, yes, that is Diana’s voice on the song
Reachin’ for Heaven on the Disney soundtrack Ice Princess. Diana is currently
writing and preparing her second album and learning how to play the guitar!
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