Two years later, she became one of the American Idol contestants and showcased her raspy, powerful vocals with performances of Melissa Etheridge’s Come to My Window and Martha & the Vandellas’ Nowhere to Run. After her elimination from the singing competition, Caldwell graced the pages of Maxim magazine’s August 2003 issue and started hosting various TV shows, including Fox Sports’ 54321 and Idol Tonight. In addition, she ventured into acting, making turns in movies like the horror-thriller Wrong Turn 2: Dead End (2007). Meanwhile, she began working on her long-delayed debut album with Diane Warren and Randy Jackson, as well as made various TV appearances. It was in 2011 when her first album titled Without Regret came to light.
