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.
You Can't Hurry Love
Carmen Rasmusen Lyrics
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A Loss for Words I need love, love To ease my mind I need to find,…
Adult Contemporary All-Stars I need love, love ooh, ease my mind, and I need to…
Alexis Strum I need love, love To ease my mind And I need to…
Barbara Randolph I need love, love to ease my mind, I need to…
Bette Midler I need love, love, love To ease my mind I need to…
Bossa A.M. I can see what's happening What And they don't have a clue W…
Boyzone I need love, love Ooh, ease my mind And I need to…
Brian Setzer & The Tomcats I need love, love to ease my mind, I need to…
Charlie and the Bachelors Gee, but it's tough to be broke, kid. It's not a…
Collins Phill I need love, love, Ooh, ease my mind And I need to…
Concretes Boy did you hear me say, Did you hear me say…
D. L. Byron I need love, love to ease my mind, I need to…
Diana Ross I need love, love to ease my mind I need to…
Diana Ross & The Supremes I need love, love to ease my mind, I need to…
Diana Ross & The Temptations I need love, love to ease my mind I need to…
Diana Ross (Karaoke) I need love, love to ease my mind I need to…
Diana Ross (The Supremes) I need love, love to ease my mind I need to…
Diana Ross and Lionel Richie I need love, love to ease my mind, I need to…
Diana Ross and the Supremes I need love, love to ease my mind I need to…
Dixie Chicks I need love, love to ease my mind, I need to…
Elizabethtown Vol. 2 Turn down the lights Turn down the bed Turn down these voice…
Four Tops I need love, love to ease my mind, I need to…
Gerard René & Gordon Yesterday you came my way, And when you smiled at me, In…
Graham Parker I need love, love to ease my mind, I need to…
Hi-Standard I need love, love To ease my mind I need to find,…
Human Nature I need love, love to ease my mind I need to…
Jive Bunny And The Mastermixers I need love, love to ease my mind, I need to…
Joel Baker I need love, love to ease my mind I need to…
John Schroeder Orchestra I need love, love to ease my mind, I need to…
Julia Ross I need love, love Oh, ease my mind And I need to…
KITCHEN - Phil Collins I need love, love Ooh to ease my mind And I need…
KITCHEN - The Supremes I need love, love to ease my mind I need to…
LIVING ROOM - Phil Collins I need love, love Ooh to ease my mind And I need…
LIVING ROOM - The Supremes I need love, love to ease my mind I need to…
Lou Watson I need love, love to ease my mind, I need to…
M.T.V Galaxy I enter the temple of holy love, And shout your name…
MaKenzie Thomas I need love, love to ease my mind And I need…
Marvin Gaye Hey Marvin! Yeah Tammi? Listen to me baby Take a plane a…
Mateo Oxley I need love, love to ease my mind And I need…
MU4 I need love, love To ease my mind I need to find,…
Phil Collins I need love, love, ooh to easy my mind And I…
Phil Collins/Roger Taylor/Royal Academy Of Music Symphony Orchestra I need love, love to ease my mind I need to…
Phil Collins; Genesis I need love, love Ooh to ease my mind And I need…
Phil Collins琀 I need love, love Oh, ease my mind And I need to…
Phil-Collins I need love, love Ooh to ease my mind And I need…
Phil Collins I need love, love Oh, ease my mind And I need to…
Richard Yap I need love, love To ease my mind I need to find,…
Ross Diana & The Supremes I need love, love to ease my mind I need to…
Scott MacIntyre I need love, love To ease my mind I need to find,…
Sexy-Synthesizer I need love, love to ease my mind, I need to…
sinitta I need love, love To ease my mind I need to find,…
Starsound Orchestra I need love, love to ease my mind, I need to…
Supremes [The] I need love, love To ease my mind I need to find,…
Synthesizer Rock Orchestra I need love, love to ease my mind, I need to…
The Concretes boy did you hear me say, did you hear me say…
The Four Tops I need love, love to ease my mind, I need to…
The Friends Yesterday you came my way, And when you smiled at me, In…
The Hit Crew I need love, love to ease my mind I need to…
The Honey Sweets I need love, love Ooh, ease my mind, And I need to…
The Jackson 5 Wait i need love, love To ease my mind I need to…
The John Schroeder Orchestra I need love, love to ease my mind, I need to…
The Re-Bops Hey kid give it gas Life's a laugh It doesn't last But at…
The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra I need love, love to ease my mind, I need to…
The Spinners (Oh, baby) Dreams are closer than the skin You wear Love gle…
The Starlite Orchestra & Singers I need love, love Ooh, ease my mind, And I need to…
The Stray Cats I need love, love to ease my mind, I need to…
The Supremes I need love, love to ease my mind I need to…
Tony Evans & His Orchestra Gee, but it's tough to be broke, kid. It's not a…
Various Artists I need love, love to ease my mind I need to…
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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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Renz_89
She did good this week. One of her best performances.
ali1058
This was my favorite performance of Carmen's:)
dixiekat2007
Carmen is so pretty. I love her song Nothin' Like The Summer. I went to see American Idol season 2 in concert. It was a blast. We had six people who went. It was the best concert of my life.
Courtney Carroll
Met her tonight! She is the sweetest thing!!
justess martin
She is such a lovely girl!! She has a wonderful family and she is a great singer!! That makes all the difference in the world when you hear comments degrading her...she is amazing!! Listen to her new CD...she is the girl to watch and Randy will be eating his words!! He's worse than Simon.
M H.
Her best performance
pytko3
This song has been sung on American Idol other times, but I think this was the time Simon liked it the best because the other times he gave negative feedback.
Fortnite Jones
i met Carmen. She went to a fireside and told her story about everything. She is a really cool person.
Live Music
Her voice cracks a little with time and practice can be a contender.
biggassets
I love carmen. Although, After Idol season 2, I'd hate to be carmen, she chose the WRONG genre, and the critism is VERY VERY hard to take.