Vonzell Solomon

S4 · Eliminated 3rd

As of October 7, 2026

Vonzell Solomon released the single Carry You on April 19, 2024. She has performed with Postmodern Jukebox and David Foster. Her eight-track EP True Story came out on January 24, 2012.⁠[1][2][3][4]

Career

Before the show

  1. 2004Her first EP, My Struggle, an eight-track release credited to Vonzell "Baby V" Solomon, came out in 2004 on Melodic Records. It was re-released on iTunes; sources give two dates, October 23, 2006, and January 9, 2007.⁠[4][7]
  2. April 2004In April 2004 she released a demo CD, My Struggle, on her own website. The disc was taken down while she was on the show.⁠[4]

After the show

  1. June 2008In June 2008 she was a headliner of America's Favorite Finalists at the Grand Palace in Branson, Missouri. The show had six top-12 finalists and was produced by Steve Drummond.⁠[4]
  2. July 27, 2008–August 2, 2008She appeared at Idol Camp on Pali Mountain in California from July 27 to August 2, 2008.⁠[4]
  3. October 12, 2010She appeared as the female vocalist in the touring cast of Burn the Floor, which began performances on October 12, 2010.⁠[4]
  4. January 24, 2012On January 24, 2012, she released her 2010-11 EP True Story, an eight-track mix of pop, R&B, and soul credited to Vonzell.⁠[3][4]
  5. June 8, 2017Postmodern Jukebox released All Star, featuring her, on June 8, 2017; Every Breath You Take, featuring her, on August 17, 2017; and Straight Up, with Sara Niemietz, on February 14, 2018. She toured with the company in 2018.⁠[4][8][9]
  6. February 14, 2018She released the single Love on February 14, 2018.⁠[1]
  7. November 29, 2022She released the single Golden on November 29, 2022.⁠[1]
  8. April 19, 2024She released the single Carry You on April 19, 2024.⁠[1]

Date not documented

  1. She released the single Classy on October 31, 2008, as Vonzell "Babyv" Solomon, and the single Dirt Bag on March 1, 2010, as Vonzell "Baby V" Solomon.⁠[1]

Discography

TitleTypeYearLabelRIAA certificationU.S. salesListen
My Struggle⁠[4][7]EP2004Melodic RecordsApple Music
True Story⁠[3][4]EP2012VonzellApple Music

Awards

Checked October 7, 2026; none found.

Other activity

  • She is the CEO of the independent label Melodic Records. Before that company, she was the highest-finishing American Idol contestant not offered a recording contract. The same passage says she has been a paid spokesperson for the United States Postal Service.⁠[4]
  • 2007In 2007 she played Chelsea in the independent film Still Green. Sources describe the part as a supporting role and as a cameo.⁠[4]
  • 2015In 2015 she appeared on the television series Todrick with Todrick Hall.⁠[4]
  • 2020In 2020 she was the in-house band vocalist on Gayme Show and sang the show's theme song.⁠[4]

Sources

9 sources

  1. Apple Music search for Vonzell Solomon albums — Apple. Release database. Retrieved October 7, 2026.
    Cited parts (8)
    • Search result, collection 1741673360: “Carry You - Single”
    • Search result, collection 1348121837, copyright: “℗ 2018 Babyv Entertainment”
    • Search result, collection 1741673360, copyright: “℗ 2024 Lyric House”
    • Search result, collection 1694820459, copyright: “℗ 2022 Lyric House LLC”
    • Search result, collection 1348121837: “Love - Single”
    • Search result, collection 1694820459: “Golden - Single”
    • Search result, collection 299803538: “Classy”
    • Search result, collection 356467015: “Dirt Bag”
  2. Vonzell Solomon official site bio — Vonzell Solomon. Label or artist. Retrieved October 7, 2026.
    Cited parts (1)
    • Bio: “with renowned acts such as Post Modern Jukebox and David Foster.”
  3. Apple Music lookup, collection 498375206, True Story — Apple. Release database. Retrieved October 7, 2026.
    Cited parts (3)
    • Collection result: “True Story”
    • Collection copyright: “℗ 2012 Vonzell”
    • Collection releaseDate and copyright: “2012-01-24T08:00:00Z”
  4. Vonzell Solomon (Wikipedia revision 1371038592) — Wikipedia, updated August 24, 2026. Reference work (secondary). Retrieved October 7, 2026.
    Cited parts (8)
    • Discography: “Vonzell released her 2010-11 EP True Story to iTunes”
    • Lead sentence: “born March 18, 1984”
    • Infobox, Born line (birth_date): {{Birth date and age|1984|3|18}}
    • Post-American Idol and discography: “Solomon is the CEO of her independent record label, Melodic Records.”
    • Infobox label: “Vonzell, or Baby V Entertainment, formerly known as Melodic Records (CEO)”
    • Discography: “Solomon released her first EP, My Struggle, in 2004 on Melodic Records. It was re-released to iTunes on January 9, 2007.”
    • Biography: “In April 2004, she released a demo CD, My Struggle exclusively to her website.”
    • Post-American Idol: “In June 2008 Vonzell starred as one of the headliners for a live music show in Branson, MO, named "America's Favorite Finalists".”
  5. American Idol season 4 — Wikipedia, updated September 14, 2026. Reference work (secondary). Retrieved October 6, 2026.
    Cited parts (1)
    • Elimination chart row Vonzell Solomon: Pl. 3, Eliminated in the Top 3 column (5/18); ratings table episode 'Top 3 Results', May 18, 2005
  6. List of American Idol finalists — Wikipedia, updated June 10, 2026. Reference work (secondary). Retrieved October 6, 2026.
    Cited parts (1)
    • Contestants table, row Vonzell Solomon: season 4, place finish 3rd
  7. Apple Music lookup, collection 203919978, My Struggle — Apple. Release database. Retrieved October 7, 2026.
    Cited parts (3)
    • Collection copyright: “℗ 2004 Melodic Records”
    • Collection result: “My Struggle”
    • Collection releaseDate and copyright: “2006-10-23T07:00:00Z”
  8. Apple Music song search, Jazz Me Outside Vonzell Solomon — Apple. Release database. Retrieved October 7, 2026.
    Cited parts (3)
    • Song results: “All Star (feat. Vonzell Solomon)”
    • Song results: “Every Breath You Take (feat. Vonzell Solomon)”
    • Song results: “Straight Up (feat. Sara Niemietz & Vonzell Solomon)”
  9. American Idol's Vonzell Solomon, PMJ Cover Paula Abdul — mjsbigblog, published March 14, 2018. News report. Retrieved October 7, 2026.
    Cited parts (1)
    • Article body: “Vonzell Solomon , Olivia Kuper Harris and Sara Niemietz join the retro outfit, Postmodern Jukebox on stage to perform Paula Abdul’s classic “Straight Up.””

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