Carmen Rasmusen (born March 25, 1985 in Edmonton, Alberta) is a Canadian-Am… Read Full Bio ↴Carmen Rasmusen (born March 25, 1985 in Edmonton, Alberta) is a Canadian-American singer and was a singing hopeful who ranked sixth on the second season of American Idol in 2003.
Rasmusen was praised by her fans as having a wholesome, girlish appeal and for refusing to wear outfits she and her mother deemed "immodest" on stage. Her critics, however, were more vocal. In her performances, Rasmusen often had trouble controlling her natural vibrato. Judge Randy Jackson was often one of her harshest detractors.
Her fans, however, enjoyed her unique voice, including the vibrato. The general consensus was that her first four performances on the finals, including "You Can't Hurry Love," "Hopelessly Devoted to You," "Wild Angels," and "Turn the Beat Around" were quite good, while the remaining three, "Call Me," "And So It Goes," and "Love Will Lead You Back" were subpar.
As the only contestant in the second season under the age of eighteen, she had to spend three hours a day with an on-set tutor. Her mother had to accompany her with the other contestants to the special American Idol house, where they all lived during the competition. Carmen was brought back for the wildcard round (along with three other singers) without having competed in the previous rounds of 8. Judge Simon Cowell made her his surprise wildcard pick.
A member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Rasmusen attended Brigham Young University for one year. She now spends much time in Nashville trying to establish a career in country music. She has been one of the most outspoken defenders of the show among the second season finalists in the wake of the scandal involving Corey Clark's allegations regarding Paula Abdul.
After her elimination she went on to appear in numerous shows promoting American Idol and she appeared on the last episode of the second season singing some songs with the another finalists. Rasmusen also appeared on the American Idol Season 2: All-Time Classic American Love Songs singing "How Do I Live" by LeAnn Rimes.
Rasmusen made her acting debut in 2003 in the feature film Pride and Prejudice: A Latter-Day Comedy as Charlotte Lucas.[1] In 2004, Carmen released an EP by R3 Records, Carmen.
On December 15 2005, Carmen married Bradley Herbert, the son of Utah Lt. Governor, Gary R. Herbert in Bountiful, Utah. Their marriage was announced on FOX 13 News in Salt Lake City, Utah. Rasmusen also appeared in a three episode series of NBC's Fear Factor, aired on June 13, 2006 to 27th, 2006 respectively. In the first episode, she was teamed with Anthony Fedorov, and won the first challenge involving a demolition derby, ultimately winning a trip to Africa. She finished in second place.
In June of 2006, Carmen played a news reporter in commercials for Maverik, a convenience store in the western USA.
In February, 2007, it was announced that Carmen signed with Lofton Creek Records.
Rasmusen is signed with Lofton Creek Records. Her debut album, Nothin' Like the Summer was released on August 28, 2007, and the first single, "Nothin' Like the Summer", debuted on April 24, 2007. The song was written by Rasmusen, Victoria Shaw and Jason Deere who also produced the song and her album.
Rasmusen is not only out doing the radio tour set up by Mike Borchetta of Lofton Creek Records, she also started a new program called “Hitching a Ride” where fans can hitch a ride and hang on the bus for a while. This is being done through the local radio stations.
Rasmusen also stopped at 30 radio stations and 10 Television shows including Fox, MSNBC, and Geraldo on Fox News Channel. She has done two live performances one which she opened for Tracy Byrd and Jason Michael Carroll.
On July 10, 2007, Rasmusen went to Today to talk about her career and her future plans.
"Nothin' Like the Summer" sold 2,500 copies to date.
Rasmusen was praised by her fans as having a wholesome, girlish appeal and for refusing to wear outfits she and her mother deemed "immodest" on stage. Her critics, however, were more vocal. In her performances, Rasmusen often had trouble controlling her natural vibrato. Judge Randy Jackson was often one of her harshest detractors.
Her fans, however, enjoyed her unique voice, including the vibrato. The general consensus was that her first four performances on the finals, including "You Can't Hurry Love," "Hopelessly Devoted to You," "Wild Angels," and "Turn the Beat Around" were quite good, while the remaining three, "Call Me," "And So It Goes," and "Love Will Lead You Back" were subpar.
As the only contestant in the second season under the age of eighteen, she had to spend three hours a day with an on-set tutor. Her mother had to accompany her with the other contestants to the special American Idol house, where they all lived during the competition. Carmen was brought back for the wildcard round (along with three other singers) without having competed in the previous rounds of 8. Judge Simon Cowell made her his surprise wildcard pick.
A member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Rasmusen attended Brigham Young University for one year. She now spends much time in Nashville trying to establish a career in country music. She has been one of the most outspoken defenders of the show among the second season finalists in the wake of the scandal involving Corey Clark's allegations regarding Paula Abdul.
After her elimination she went on to appear in numerous shows promoting American Idol and she appeared on the last episode of the second season singing some songs with the another finalists. Rasmusen also appeared on the American Idol Season 2: All-Time Classic American Love Songs singing "How Do I Live" by LeAnn Rimes.
Rasmusen made her acting debut in 2003 in the feature film Pride and Prejudice: A Latter-Day Comedy as Charlotte Lucas.[1] In 2004, Carmen released an EP by R3 Records, Carmen.
On December 15 2005, Carmen married Bradley Herbert, the son of Utah Lt. Governor, Gary R. Herbert in Bountiful, Utah. Their marriage was announced on FOX 13 News in Salt Lake City, Utah. Rasmusen also appeared in a three episode series of NBC's Fear Factor, aired on June 13, 2006 to 27th, 2006 respectively. In the first episode, she was teamed with Anthony Fedorov, and won the first challenge involving a demolition derby, ultimately winning a trip to Africa. She finished in second place.
In June of 2006, Carmen played a news reporter in commercials for Maverik, a convenience store in the western USA.
In February, 2007, it was announced that Carmen signed with Lofton Creek Records.
Rasmusen is signed with Lofton Creek Records. Her debut album, Nothin' Like the Summer was released on August 28, 2007, and the first single, "Nothin' Like the Summer", debuted on April 24, 2007. The song was written by Rasmusen, Victoria Shaw and Jason Deere who also produced the song and her album.
Rasmusen is not only out doing the radio tour set up by Mike Borchetta of Lofton Creek Records, she also started a new program called “Hitching a Ride” where fans can hitch a ride and hang on the bus for a while. This is being done through the local radio stations.
Rasmusen also stopped at 30 radio stations and 10 Television shows including Fox, MSNBC, and Geraldo on Fox News Channel. She has done two live performances one which she opened for Tracy Byrd and Jason Michael Carroll.
On July 10, 2007, Rasmusen went to Today to talk about her career and her future plans.
"Nothin' Like the Summer" sold 2,500 copies to date.
Wild Angels
Carmen Rasmusen Lyrics
We have lyrics for 'Wild Angels' by these artists:
Davie Allan & The Arrows Between the perfect world and the bottom line Keeping love a…
Magnum Nobody’s leaving This world tonight The way I’m feeling W…
Martin Sexton Even when the desert sands roll with thunder Even when I…
Martina McBride Between the perfect world and the bottom line Keeping love a…
Missing Heart [Corus:] Wild angels keep flying from darkness to h…
Pretty Boy Floyd Hey girl. Let's run away. We'll set the skies on…
Scott MacIntyre Between the perfect world and the bottom line keepin love al…
Smokie Don't talk to me of shattered dreams, Of course you don't…
Smokie Don't talk to me of shattered dreams, Of course you don't…
We have lyrics for these tracks by Carmen Rasmusen:
Be With You Someone to (all my life) Gonna be with you (hear me…
Crazy In Love When I talk you like to listen I really love your…
Gather Me Up Gather me up like a handful of flowers Wipe my tears…
Happy Baby, just look at what you've done to me, baby I'm…
How Do I Live How do I get through one night without you? If I…
I've Just Seen A Face I've just seen a face I can't forget the time or…
Keep Me Forever Falling It's every little girl's dream to be swept off her…
Love Will Wait He had one hand on the wheel Of his two door…
Nothin A firefly glowing on my left hand Used to pretend it…
Nothin Like The Summer A firefly glowing on my left hand Used to pretend it…
Nothin' Like Summer A firefly glowing on my left hand Used to pretend it…
Nothin' Like The Summer A firefly glowing on my left hand Used to pretend it…
Photograph Smile here we go A picture and a flash These years went…
Shine Who cares for the life we earned? Someone sold all…
Silly Me First time in a week that I actually got myself…
Spend that money One cold tall drink The boy thinks he's caught me on…
Stranded Jason Deere / Kristyn Osborn 1st Verse Confusing Well, …
The One After 9:09 My baby says he's trav'ling on the one after 909 I…
Your Love Thought about you in the middle of my crazy day Had…
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Emilee Davis
Carmen is so cute! I have a 17 year old and I can't imagine putting her through the scrutiny that she received on this show. I think she just sounded nervous sometimes not that she had a bad voice or anything. She said people would write her written notes and mail them to her and they would say something like, "you stink!" Can you imagine? She said she doesn't get bothered by criticism anymore because she has heard it all. She is pretty amazing! She has a great personality! I just I istened to her on an uplifting YouTube video and wanted to hear her sing. 😊
Sean Andrew McGann
Pretty Nice !
sboudreaux27
It just did NOT work out for me Carmen!
Sharon Menezes
One of her best efforts/ but still off in places, on the first half in particular. At least this was more on her limited confort zone/range. Lmao at Randy ´´hey yo, how its school?``, totally avoiding the critic. Interesting her own feedback... Yep, she didnt leave up to the expectations of the ´´great country singer`` Simon was trying to sell with her, but I dont think she could have picked a more ambitious song with her limitations at the time.
Renz_89
Videos Banheira ya. I don't get why Simon chose to put her through. There were other way better singers in the Wild Card show that deserved to be in the top 12...Julia started off strong. Her audition & when she made it to Hollywood week & semifinals. Once she made it in the top 12, that's when she started losing her edge & confidence. Julia was my 1st favorite to be honest. Then it was carmen after she got eliminated..
Sharon Menezes
Both were mediocre this week and both had pitchy issues (Carmen some more). IMO, neither should even be in the top 10. But comparing them, Julia had a little less pitchy issues but Carmen was more confortable on stage. Julia couldnt hide that she felt she was out of her league while Carmen was still kinda delusional with ´´you are a great country singer`` comment she got from Cowell.
Renz_89
Videos Banheira do u think she was better than Julia DeMato on this week?
Renz_89
This was her element cuz it was top 10 country week. Still pitchy in a few places. & thought she could of chosen a better song.