Melanie Sanders was a contestant on Season 1 of American Idol.
Audition[]
Melanie auditioned in Atlanta. She sang "I Will Always Love You" by Whitney Houston. All three judges voted "yes", sending her to the next round.
Hollywood Round[]
Melanie's stay in Hollywood was not televised much, but she managed to make the Top 30.
Top 30[]
Melanie sang "And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going" by Jennifer Holliday. She did not receive enough votes to make the Top 10, eliminating her from the competition.
| Season 1 |
| Finalists |
| Kelly Clarkson · Justin Guarini · Nikki McKibbin · Tamyra Gray · R.J. Helton · Christina Christian · Ryan Starr · A.J. Gil · Jim Verraros · EJay Day |
| Semifinalists |
| Christopher Aaron · Kelli Glover · Alexis Lopez · Angela Peel · Chris Badano · Khaleef Chiles · Kristin Holt · Tanesha Ross · Melanie Sanders · Mark Scott · Alexandra Bachelier · Jamar · Jazmin Lowery · Gil Sinuet · Tenia Taylor · Natalie Burge · Rodesia Eaves · Brad Estrin · Adriel Herrera · Justinn Waddell |
