Melinda first decided she wanted to become a singer at the age of three. She was watching the band Nsync perform on TV and remembers turning to her parents saying, “I can do that!” I've always loved music. As a child, she would always run around everywhere singing and dancing. She joined chorus around the age of 10 and continued it into her high school years. Melinda was exposed to all kinds of music in those years, such as Opera, Musical Theatre, Jazz, Rock, Pop, Country, etc. She can literally sing 90% of genres thrown at her. She has been influenced by music from a diversity of artists such as Ella Fitzgerald, Amy Winehouse, Lady Gaga, Miranda Lambert and Carrie Underwood. After her Sophomore year in high school, she then chose to become home schooled to better focus on her music career. After searching resources for hours on the internet she stumbled across her now manager, Fonda Cash, for vocal lessons.

When she first sang for Fonda, the seasoned coach loved Melinda's voice and told her she really didn't need vocal lessons. Soon after this initial meeting Fonda and her management company decided to take Melinda on as one of their artists. Melinda believes she has the talent and drive needed to make it somewhere, but honestly does not think she would be where she is today without Fonda's knowledge and guidance. With this development Melinda has been able to bring out what was on the inside and what she truly wanted to be for entire life into reality. She is currently writing and recording original music with Fonda Cash and Marc Karmatz of Insane Sounds Studio in Lauderhill, FL. as well as performing at live venues throughout South Florida with her duo partner Todd Deason.

One thing about me that may come as a surprise is, that Melinda loves to joke around a lot! Upon a first meeting she willI appear to be a bit timid and reserved. But once she gets a little more comfortable with whomever she's around, she becomes more easy going, sometimes silly and even enjoys playing a few pranks on people! Another thing that might surprise you about her is that in adddition to music she has have strong interests in Interior Design, Graphic Design, and Acting. "As a child, other than being an artist, I saw myself pursuing a career in acting. Which I would still love to do, in the near future!"

As a young artist Melinda is quickly finding that she just loves being on stage and entertaining an audience! She really feels and enjoys the energy and the excitement that comes with the performances and being able to meet and interact with her fans. The fans are what keep her going and make her love what she does in performing for them. She also comments, "The only thing I sometimes hate about my career is, not being able spend as much time as I’d like with my friends and family."

Melinda observes some of what she has seen on the business side and If she could make a major change in the business it would be to create unity between the artists and their fans. She believes that the artist’s success stems from their fans. "The Internet has allowed artists to unite and support each other more. On the negative side, there's always the chance that an artist's music will be illegally downloaded, which really isn't fair to artists. Artists work hard for their success. People really don't see all the work and time that goes into their career. Having their music stolen from them after all they put into it is just wrong." She thinks the business side and artists can work better together by keeping the lines of communication open and sharing their ideas to come to a better agreement on things. As business and music continues to grow together, this will ultimately make a smoother path for future artists like herself.