Happy Birthday, Nadia Turner!

Season 4s eighth place finalist, Nadia Turner, celebrates her 33^rd birthday today. The Miami, Florida native sailed through the semi-finals and into the finals in 2005. Her big hair, bigger voice, and sense of style made her a popular contestant on American Idol.

Since her time on the show, Nadia has dabbled in many areas of entertainment. In 2006, Nadia co-hosted The View. The next year, she starred in the Urban Romantic Comedy Lord Help Us. From August 4^th-14^th of 2008, Nadia went on a USO tour to Afghanistan. She met with soldiers and listened to their stories. The stylish singer even went on to launch a line of t-shirts.

Currently, Nadia is working on putting out an album. She released two songs in 2008 Standing on Love and Beautiful Man. Her well known rendition of “You Don’t Have to Say You Love Me” by Dusty Springfield can be found on Showstoppers the American Idol 4th Season CD which went Gold, selling over 500,000 copies. On top of it all, Nadia has the very important job of being a mom.

Happy Birthday, Nadia!

View photos of Nadia and the Season 4 finalists performing on American Idol.

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