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'''Nicole J. McCloud''' (born in 1958 in [[Rochester, New York]]) |
'''Nicole J. McCloud''' (born in 1958 in [[Rochester, New York]]), is a singer who has performed with [[Stevie Wonder]], [[Michael Jackson]], the group [[Kool & The Gang]], [[Bruce Springsteen]], [[Mick Jagger]], [[Timmy Thomas]] and other artists. She has lived in the United States most of her life where she has recorded four albums. She now lives in [[Košice]], [[Slovakia]].<ref>[http://showdance.joj.sk/novinky/30-3-2010/clanok/nicole-j-mccloud-showdance.html Nicole J. McCloud profile at Showdance], retrieved 6 April 2010, [http://web.archive.org/web/20100402104639/http://showdance.joj.sk/novinky/30-3-2010/clanok/nicole-j-mccloud-showdance.html archived] 2 April 2010</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Spievala s Jacksonom aj Jaggerom, teraz žije na Slovensku |trans_title=She sang with Jackson and Jagger, now she lives in Slovakia |url=http://www.topky.sk/cl/13/138010/spievala-s-jacksonom-aj-jaggerom-teraz-zije-na-slovensku |work=topky.sk |publisher=[[Zoznam.sk]] |date=16 January 2007 |accessdate=7 January 2012 }}</ref> |
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In 2013, now under her new [[stage name]] '''Lillie McCloud''' took part in [[The X Factor (U.S. season 3)|season 3]] of the American singing competition ''[[The X Factor (U.S. TV series)|The X Factor]]''. |
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Revision as of 05:50, 4 October 2013
Nicole McCloud (Lillie McCloud) | |
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| Birth name | Nicole J. McCloud |
| Born | 1958 Rochester, New York, United States |
| Genres | R&B, Soul, Disco |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, singer-songwriter, composer, artist |
| Years active | 1985–present |
| Labels | Portrait Records, Epic Records, Sony Music |
Nicole J. McCloud (born in 1958 in Rochester, New York), is a singer who has performed with Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson, the group Kool & The Gang, Bruce Springsteen, Mick Jagger, Timmy Thomas and other artists. She has lived in the United States most of her life where she has recorded four albums. She now lives in Košice, Slovakia.[1][2]
In 2013, now under her new stage name Lillie McCloud took part in season 3 of the American singing competition The X Factor.
Career
Nicole first appeared on the US Billboard charts in 1985 with "Always and Forever," which ultimately peaked at No. 66. Her breakthrough single "Don’t You Want My Love" reached Top 10 in the US, the Netherlands, Belgium and Sweden. Ten of Nicole’s singles landed the US Billboard charts. So far, her biggest hit has been the 1994 single "Runnin’ Away" which peaked at #3. In 2002, Nicole returned to the Top 10 with "Search’n" (#5). That same year she received a nomination for the International Dance Music Awards, along Craig David and Shakira.
On the season 3 premiere of The X Factor USA, she auditioned under the name "Lillie McCloud" and received a standing ovation and for "yes" votes from judges Simon Cowell, Demi Lovato, Paulina Rubio and Kelly Rowland for her rendition of CeCe Winans "Alabaster Box". Her recording career was not mentioned at any point in the programme.[3]
Life in Slovakia
In the mid 2000s, Nicole moved to Košice, a city in Slovakia, to live together with her partner, the football trainer Günter Kronsteiner. Her first Slovakian performance took place at the prestigious Košice International Jazz Festival 2006, where she unexpectedly performed with jazz legend Peter Lipa.
In 2010, Nicole provided the title song for Česko Slovensko má talent Slovakian version of Got Talent series.
The X Factor
In 2013, identified as Lillie McCloud, she made a comeback taking part in season 3 of the American singing competition The X Factor.
Her audition, broadcast on September 12, 2013 was with "Alabaster" from Cece Winans. She was picked as one of the Final 40 (Four chair challenge) stage and eventually as part of Final 16, as one of Final Four of the "Over 25"s, a category mentored by Kelly Rowland.
Performances, credited as Lillie McCloud included:
| Day of broadcast | Show | Theme | Song | Original artist | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 12 | Audition | Free choice | "Alabaster" | Cece Winans | Through to Four-Chair challenge |
| October 2 | Four-Chair Challenge | Solo performance | "A House Is Not a Home" | Dionne Warwick | Advanced |
Discography
Albums
- as Nicole McCloud
- What About Me? (1986)
- Jam Packed (1988) (US re-release 1989 Rock The House)
- Love Town (1998)
- So What? (2002)
Singles
- as Nicole McCloud
| Year | Title | Peak chart positions | Album | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US Dance | US R&B | BEL | FRA | GER | ITA | NED | SWE | SWI | UK | |||
| 1985 | "Always and Forever" | — | 66 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 1986 | "Don't You Want My Love" | 10 | 66 | 7 | 18 | 20 | — | 9 | 8 | — | — | |
| "New York Eyes" (with Timmy Thomas) |
— | — | 36 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 41 | ||
| "Housecalls" | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| "What About Me?" | — | 52 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 1988 | "Jam Packed (At the Wall)" | 34 | 93 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 1989 | "Rock the House" | 21 | 62 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 1992 | "Rock the House" (with The Source) |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 63 | |
| 1994 | "Drive Me Crazy" (with U.S.U.R.A.) |
— | — | — | — | — | 8 | — | — | 30 | — | |
| "Runnin' Away" | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 69 | ||
| 1996 | "Long Train Runnin' (Without Love)" | 35 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 1998 | "Missing You" | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 1999 | "I Ain't Crazy" | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 2001 | "One Good Reason" | 38 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 2002 | "Search'n" | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
- Others
- 2010: "Got Talent" - theme for Slovak Česko Slovensko má talent
References
- ^ Nicole J. McCloud profile at Showdance, retrieved 6 April 2010, archived 2 April 2010
- ^ "Spievala s Jacksonom aj Jaggerom, teraz žije na Slovensku". topky.sk. Zoznam.sk. 16 January 2007. Retrieved 7 January 2012.
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