Kimberley Locke
Plus Size Career
By Tim Gaskin

 

American pop/R&B singer and plus-size fashion model Kimberley Dawn Locke has had five consecutive top 10 Adult Contemporary hits, including two #1 songs. She's famous for her participation in the 2003 American Idol television series, and garnered media attention forher participation in Celebrity Fit Club. On the season finale, 2.7 million viewers watched Kimberley weigh in at a final weight of 149lbs, down a total of 27lbs. from her original start weight of 176lbs. She’s in town to promote her new album Based on a True Story and is appearing at Help is on the Way VII August 5, 2007.

What is your Name? Kimberley Locke

What are you most known for? Being that girl from American Idol

Where did your life begin? Gallatin, TN

What is your idea of perfect happiness? Early retirement in Hawaii

What is your greatest fear? Failure

What is your greatest extravagance? Bought a big ring for myself after Idol

What is your favorite journey? The one I am on now.

Which words or phrases do you most overuse? "You know what I mean?"

What or who is the greatest love of your life? Pizza!

When and where were you happiest? Now

Which talent would you most like to have? To dance

What do you consider your greatest achievement? My life

Who are your heroes in real life? My mom and people who overcome their hard circumstances.

What is it that you most dislike? Fake people

What is your motto? To have as few regrets during this lifetime

Finally, Do you have a shameless plug? Buy my new album "Based On A True Story" now!