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Tamyra Monica Gray, born July 26, 1979, in Takoma Park, Maryland, is an American actress, singer, and songwriter. Gray began singing at a young age and competed in several beauty pageants, including being named Miss Atlanta in 1998. Gray finished in fourth place on the first season of American Idol in 2002. A performance of "A House Is Not a Home" (2002) was notably praised by judge Simon Cowell. Gray released a debut album, The Dreamer (2004), which included the single "Raindrops Will Fall" (2004). The album sold 122,000 copies. Gray co-wrote the Number 1 Billboard Hot 100 song "I Believe" (2004) performed by Fantasia Barrino. Gray collaborated with various artists, including Kelly Clarkson and Jessica Simpson. Gray acted in a recurring role on the drama series Boston Public in 2003.
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