We all know Tay-Tay can sang. And not just any ol’ regular type of singing. The “throw off your shoes, run across the stage, and belting out notes from the bottom of your soul” type of sangin’. And this is simply what makes Fantasia special. Remembered and highly regarded as one of American Idol’s most shining stars, Fantasia is one of those artists you must see within your lifetime.
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Having performed tributes to everyone from Patti LaBelle to Whitney Houston to Prince, Fantasia has grown as a legend in her own right. In honor of her 32nd birthday, we’ve compiled a list of some of our favorite performances:
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