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'''Charles William Grigsby, Jr.''' (born September 15, 1978) is an American singer-songwriter and a finalist on the [[American Idol (season 2)|second season]] of ''[[American Idol]].''
'''Charles William Grigsby, Jr.''' (born September 15, 1978){{Cn|date=June 2023}} is an American singer-songwriter and a finalist on the [[American Idol (season 2)|second season]] of ''[[American Idol]].''


==Early life==
==Early life==
The youngest of six siblings, Grigsby was born in [[Oberlin, Ohio]]. 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.
The youngest of six siblings, Grigsby was born in [[Oberlin, Ohio]].{{Cn|date=June 2023}} 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.{{Cn|date=June 2023}}


==''American Idol''==
==''American Idol''==
Grigsby auditioned for the [[American Idol (season 2)|second season]] of ''American Idol'' where he sang "[[Overjoyed (Stevie Wonder song)|Overjoyed]]" by [[Stevie Wonder]] in the first semi-final group and was one of two contestants from the round to automatically advance to the final 12.
Grigsby auditioned for the [[American Idol (season 2)|second season]] of ''American Idol'' where he sang "[[Overjoyed (Stevie Wonder song)|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.


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


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]].
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''==
==Post-''Idol''==
On July 21, 2005, Grigsby released, ''Charles Grigsby'', an EP self-titled consisting of six tracks. In 2008 he joined a local band that performed across northeast Ohio. In September 2010, he then became the lead vocalist of the international band, Centric, in the Hard Rock Cafe in [[Pattaya]], Thailand.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.tivarati.com/news/100438 |title=Centric Live @ Hard Rock Cafe Pattaya : Tivarati |access-date=August 30, 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111003164323/http://www.tivarati.com/news/100438 |archive-date=October 3, 2011 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
On July 21, 2005, Grigsby released, ''Charles Grigsby'', an EP self-titled consisting of six tracks.{{Cn|date=June 2023}} In 2008, he joined a local band that performed across northeast Ohio.{{Cn|date=June 2023}} In September 2010, he then became the lead vocalist of the international band, Centric, in the Hard Rock Cafe in [[Pattaya]], Thailand.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.tivarati.com/news/100438 |title=Centric Live @ Hard Rock Cafe Pattaya : Tivarati |access-date=August 30, 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111003164323/http://www.tivarati.com/news/100438 |archive-date=October 3, 2011 |url-status=dead }}</ref>


On September 1, 2011, Grigsby released a music download single. "Headliner." and performed the song on WJW Fox 8 Cleveland News.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fox8.com/videobeta/f79943d0-7728-4a5f-ad39-970de14487ee/Entertainment/American-Idol-Finalist-Charles-Grigsby |title=American Idol Finalist Charles Grigsby -- WJW |accessdate=August 30, 2011 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20111007060326/http://www.fox8.com/videobeta/f79943d0-7728-4a5f-ad39-970de14487ee/Entertainment/American-Idol-Finalist-Charles-Grigsby |archivedate=October 7, 2011 }}</ref> A benefit concert featuring Grigsby was held at The First Church in Oberlin on September 11, 2011.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cityofoberlin.com/CityManager/UndergroundRailroadCenterProject.page |title=Underground Railroad Center Project |accessdate=August 30, 2011 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110908133444/http://www.cityofoberlin.com/CityManager/UndergroundRailroadCenterProject.page |archivedate=September 8, 2011 }}</ref>
On September 1, 2011, Grigsby released a music download single. "Headliner." and performed the song on WJW Fox 8 Cleveland News.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fox8.com/videobeta/f79943d0-7728-4a5f-ad39-970de14487ee/Entertainment/American-Idol-Finalist-Charles-Grigsby |title=American Idol Finalist Charles Grigsby -- WJW |accessdate=August 30, 2011 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20111007060326/http://www.fox8.com/videobeta/f79943d0-7728-4a5f-ad39-970de14487ee/Entertainment/American-Idol-Finalist-Charles-Grigsby |archivedate=October 7, 2011 }}</ref> A benefit concert featuring Grigsby was held at The First Church in Oberlin on September 11, 2011.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cityofoberlin.com/CityManager/UndergroundRailroadCenterProject.page |title=Underground Railroad Center Project |accessdate=August 30, 2011 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110908133444/http://www.cityofoberlin.com/CityManager/UndergroundRailroadCenterProject.page |archivedate=September 8, 2011 }}</ref>

Latest revision as of 04:04, 27 December 2023

Charles Grigsby
R&B, soul
Occupation(s)Singer
Instrument(s)Vocals
Years active2003–present
LabelsCityboyz Music Ltd
Charles Grigsby Music Ltd
Websitewww.charlesgrigsby.com

Charles William Grigsby, Jr. (born September 15, 1978)[

second season of American Idol
.

Early life

The youngest of six siblings, Grigsby was born in Oberlin, Ohio.[citation needed] 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.

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.

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.[citation needed] In 2008, he joined a local band that performed across northeast Ohio.[citation needed] In September 2010, he then became the lead vocalist of the international band, Centric, in the Hard Rock Cafe in Pattaya, Thailand.[1]

On September 1, 2011, Grigsby released a music download single. "Headliner." and performed the song on WJW Fox 8 Cleveland News.[2] A benefit concert featuring Grigsby was held at The First Church in Oberlin on September 11, 2011.[3]

After taking vocal rest, Grigsby returned to the music industry and released his album Hindsight on December 31, 2020[4] and a single Christmas Once Again on December 1, 2022.[5]

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. ^ "Centric Live @ Hard Rock Cafe Pattaya : Tivarati". Archived from the original on October 3, 2011. Retrieved August 30, 2011.
  2. ^ "American Idol Finalist Charles Grigsby -- WJW". Archived from the original on October 7, 2011. Retrieved August 30, 2011.
  3. ^ "Underground Railroad Center Project". Archived from the original on September 8, 2011. Retrieved August 30, 2011.
  4. ^ "New Album From Charles Grigsby".
  5. ^ "Charles Grigsby on Apple Music".
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