Charles Grigsby

Charles Grigsby
Grigsby in 2010
Grigsby in 2010
Background information
Birth nameCharles William Grigsby, Jr.
Born (1978-09-15) September 15, 1978 (age 46)
Oberlin, Ohio, U.S.
GenresPop, R&B, soul
OccupationSinger
InstrumentVocals
Years active2003–present
LabelsCityboyz Music Ltd
Charles Grigsby Music Ltd
Websitewww.charlesgrigsby.com

Charles William Grigsby, Jr. is an American singer-songwriter and a finalist on the second season of American Idol.[1]

Early life

The youngest of six siblings, Grigsby was born in Oberlin, Ohio.[2] In high school, he joined the school choir. After high school, Grigsby moved to Detroit, Michigan, and enrolled in school to study computer-aided design.[citation needed]

American Idol

Grigsby auditioned for the second season of American Idol where he sang "Overjoyed" by Stevie Wonder in the first semifinal group and was one of two contestants from the round to automatically advance to the final 12.[3][4]

In the finals, he sang "How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved by You)" by Marvin Gaye and advanced to the top 11, where he was eliminated after singing "You Can't Win" from The Wiz.[5]

He was a part of the American Idols LIVE! Tour 2003 which ran from July 8 to August 31, where he sang "Do I Do" by Stevie Wonder.

Post-Idol

On July 21, 2005, Grigsby released, Charles Grigsby, an EP self-titled consisting of six tracks.[6] In 2008, he joined a local band that performed across northeast Ohio.[7] In September 2010, he then became the lead vocalist of the international band, Centric, in the Hard Rock Cafe in Pattaya, Thailand.[2]

On September 1, 2011, Grigsby released a music download single. "Headliner." and performed the song on WJW Fox 8 Cleveland News.[6] A benefit concert featuring Grigsby was held at The First Church in Oberlin on September 11, 2011.[7]

After taking vocal rest, Grigsby returned to the music industry and released his album Hindsight on December 31, 2020[8] and a single Christmas Once Again on December 1, 2022.[9]

Discography

Album information
Charles Grigsby (EP)
  • Released: July 21, 2005
  • Track listing:
  1. "Baby, I Love Your Way"
  2. "5 W's"
  3. "Those Loving Eyes"
  4. "Tell Me"
  5. "That Coulda Been Me"
  6. "After Party"
Hindsight
  • Released: December 31, 2020
  • Track listing:
  1. "The Provider"
  2. "Forever (Still The Same)"
  3. "You Are"
  4. "Take Me Back"
  5. "Everything"
  6. "My Heart Belongs To You"
  7. "A.S.K."
  8. "Fallin'"
  9. "All Things"
  10. "Open Arms"
Single information
"Headliner"
  • Released: September 1, 2011
"Christmas Once Again"
  • Released: December 1, 2022

References

  1. ^ "American Idol Finalists, Various Artists, Ruben Studdard, Clay Aiken, Kimberley Locke, Trenyce, Josh Gracin, Carmen Rasmusen, Kimberly Caldwell, Corey Clark & Charles Grigsby - American Idol Season 2: All-Time Classic American Love Songs". Album of The Year. Retrieved January 15, 2025.
  2. ^ a b "Centric Live @ Hard Rock Cafe Pattaya : Tivarati". Archived from the original on October 3, 2011. Retrieved August 30, 2011.
  3. ^ PEOPLE The Best of American Idol: Farewell to TV's Greatest Talent Search. Time Inc. Books. March 4, 2016. ISBN 978-1-61893-198-6.
  4. ^ "'American Idol' final twelve named". Digital Spy. March 6, 2003. Retrieved January 15, 2025.
  5. ^ "EW.com readers say Charles was robbed!". EW.com. Retrieved January 15, 2025.
  6. ^ a b Charles Grigsby by Charles Grigsby on Apple Music, July 28, 2005, retrieved January 15, 2025
  7. ^ a b "Underground Railroad Center Project". Archived from the original on September 8, 2011. Retrieved August 30, 2011.
  8. ^ "New Album From Charles Grigsby".
  9. ^ "Charles Grigsby on Apple Music".