+May 26, 2004 - Fantasia Barrino is crowned winner of American Idol Season 3. With a total of 65 Million votes cast during the four-hour calling period 19 year-old Fantasia beat 16 year-old Diana DeGarmo by 1.3 million votes. She wins a 1 million dollar recording contract, 2005 Ford Focus and a shot at stardom.

+May 27, 2004 - "On-Air with Ryan Seacrest" - Fantasia, Diana DeGarmo and Randy Jackson were Interviewed.

+May 27, 2004 - Fantasia Interviewed. Fantasia appears for the 1st time on NBC-TV's "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" show #2720 (Fantasia does the Bobo with Kate Hudson)

+May 28, 2004 - Fantasia and Diana DeGarmo appeared together in an interview on CNN's "Larry King Live". They told Larry King that they think of each other as sisters after surviving the nationally televised talent competition together.

+May 28, 2004 - NBC - Access Hollywood - Interview (Says she loves to shop at Target)

+June 1, 2004 - Fantasia was interviewed and performed "I Believe" on ABC-TV's "Live With Regis & Kelly". Jeff Probst was guest host with Kelly Ripa

+June 1, 2004 - Fantasia appeared on "Extra" TV as their crew tagged along on her whirlwind tour of the Big Apple as America's newest Idol made the rounds to television network interviews.

+June 1, 2004 - Fantasia appeared on "On Air With Ryan Seacrest" with the American Idol Season 3 Top 12. Interview and Performance

+June 3, 2004 - Fantasia performed "I Believe" on ABC-TV's "The View" episode 887. Dennis Rodman was also a guest.

+June 7, 2004 - Fantasia performed at the Council of Fashion Designers of America 2004 CFDA Fashion Awards held at The New York Public Library at Bryant Park in Midtown New York City. To kick-off the Awards program, American Idol Fantasia Barrino sang "New York State of Mind." This year's Awards saluted America's fashion capital, New York City. Also in attendance were luminaries from the fashion and entertainment worlds, including Beyonce, Selma Blair, Jay-Z, Natalie Portman, Eve, Susan Sarandon, Mandy Moore, Jill Hennessy, Kristin Davis, Russell Simmons, Carolina Herrera, Donna Karan, Ralph Lauren, Sean Combs, Karolina Kurkova, Alek Wek, Carolyn Murphy, Michelle Hicks, Heidi Klum, Seal, Natalia Vodianova, Liya Kebede and more than 100 members of the CFDA

+June 14, 2004 - Fantasia is on the cover of the June 14, 2004 issue of Jet Magazine.

+June 21, 2004 - Fantasia performs her first single, "I Believe." LIVE on NBC-TV's Today Show Summer Concert Series and talks with "Today" host Matt Lauer about her recent fame. She also performs "Summertime"

+June 23, 2004 - Fantasia performs her first single, "I Believe" as musical guest on NBC-TV's "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" (her 2nd Appearance) Show #2734 repeated on July 1, 2004 (guest Ben Stiller). Fantasia wears her hair in a different style with a blond highlight

+June 23, 2004 - Fantasia is featured on BET's 106th & Park - BET's Top 10 Countdown show. Live - Performance & Interview

+June 26, 2004 - MTV - ET on MTV - J-14 Magazine Photoshoot

+June 29, 2004 - Fantasia appeared on BET's 106th & Park - "Live From The Red Carpet (BET Awards)" Interview.

+June 29, 2004 - Fantasia and "American Idol Season 2" winner Ruben Studdard attend the 4th Annual BET Awards held at the Kodak Theatre in Los Angeles Ca. Together they presented Jay-Z with the award for "Best Male hip-Hop Artist". The event was hosted by actress Mo'Nique. Ruben Studdard was nominated for Best Male R&B artist.

+July 1, 2004 - With her summer single, "I Believe," Fantasia became the first artist to debut at #1 on Billboard's Hot 100 chart with her first solo single.

+July 4, 2004 - Fantasia performed "I Believe" & "God Bless America" in New York for the Macys's 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular. Broadcast *LIVE* on NBC-TV Nerwork.

+July 6, 2004 - Fantasia appeared on Entertainment Tonight - J-14 Magazine Photo shoot

+July 9, 2004 - The American Idol Season 3 Top 10 with Fantasia kick off their tour with a mini-concert preview on "On Air with Ryan Seacrest"

+July 13, 2004 - Fantasia becomes the 1st spokesmodel for American Rag Cie Clothing
http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?c=84477&p=irol-newsArticle&ID=590587

+July 13, 2004 - Fantasia sang the "Star Spangled Banner" National Anthem at the Major League Baseball 2004 All-Star Game held in Minute Maid Ballpark, Houston, Texas

+July 23, 2004 - Fantasia is interviewed on NBC-TV's "The Ellen DeGeneres Show", she also performs "I Believe" Fantasia Interview Reshown on the Oxygen Channel 07/30/04.
http://tv.groups.yahoo.com/group/Fantasia_Barrino/message/2268

Date City/State Venue

Jul-14-04 Salt Lake City, UT Delta Center

Jul-16-04 Portland, OR Rose Garden

Jul-17-04 Everett, WA Everett Events Center

Jul-20-04 Fargo, ND Fargodome

Jul-21-04 St. Paul, MN Xcel Energy Center

Jul-22-04 Milwaukee, WI Bradley Center

Jul-24-04 Ames, IA Hilton Coliseum

Jul-25-04 Moline, IL Mark of the Quad Cities

Jul-27-04 Grand Rapids, MI Van Andel Arena

Jul-28-04 Detroit, MI Joe Louis Arena

Jul-29-04 Cleveland, OH Convocation Ctr Cleveland State Univ.

Jul-31-04 Columbus, OH Value City Arena @ Schottenstein

Aug-1-04 Indianapolis, IN Conseco Fieldhouse

Aug-3-04 Evansville, IN Roberts Stadium

Aug-4-04 Cincinnati, OH US Bank Arena

Aug-5-04 Chicago, IL United Center

Aug-7-04 Omaha, NE Qwest Center

Aug-10-04 Grand Prairie, TX Nokia at Grand Prairie

Aug-11-04 New Orleans, LA New Orleans Arena

Aug-13-04 North Little Rock, AR ALLTEL Arena

Aug-14-04 Nashville, TN Gaylord Entertainment Center

Aug-15-04 Atlanta, GA Philips Arena

Aug-17-04 Sunrise, FL Office Depot Center

Aug-18-04 Jacksonville, FL Veterans Memorial Arena

Aug-20-04 Columbia, SC Colonial Center

Aug-21-04 Winston-Salem, NC LJVM Coliseum

Aug-22-04 Washington, DC MCI Center

Aug-24-04 Worcester, MA Worcester's Centrum Centre

Aug-27-04 Philadelphia, PA Wachovia Center

Aug-28-04 Hartford, CT Hartford Civic Center

Aug-29-04 E. Rutherford, NJ Continental Airlines Arena

Aug-31-04 Long Island, NY Nassau Coliseum

Sep-2-04 Albany, NY Pepsi Arena

Sep-4-04 Wilkes-Barre, PA Wachovia Arena

Sep-5-04 Hershey, PA GIANT Center

Sep-9-04 Pittsburgh, PA Mellon Arena

Sep-10-04 Reading, PA Sovereign Center

Sep-11-04 Manchester, NH Verizon Wireless Arena

Sep-12-04 Providence, RI Dunkin Donuts Center

Sep-14-04 Buffalo, NY HSBC Arena

Sep-15-04 Ottawa, ON Corel Centre

Sep-16-04 Toronto, ON Air Canada Centre

Sep-18-04 Green Bay, WI Resch Center

Sep-19-04 St. Louis, MO Savvis Center

Sep-23-04 Anaheim, CA Arrowhead Pond of Anaheim

Sep-24-04 Bakersfield, CA Bakersfield Centennial Garden

Sep-25-04 Fresno, CA SaveMart Center

Sep-26-04 San Jose, CA HP Pavilion at San Jose

Sep-28-04 Honolulu , Hawaii Neil S. Blaisdell Center

Sep-29-04 Honolulu , Hawaii Neil S. Blaisdell Center

+September 20, 2004 - Fantasia makes her first appearance as the spokesmodel for the American Rag clothing line at Macys's Lenox Mall in Atlanta, Georgia and wows the crowd.

+October 5, 2004 - Fantasia performed in concert with the American Idols Live Tour in Singapore Indoor Stadium in Singapore. This was the final stop of the American Idols Live Tour and the first American Idol Concert outside of the US and Canada.

+October 27, 2004 - Fantasia performed at The Annual Princess Grace Awards Gala at Cipriani's 42nd Street in New York City to raise funds for young people in the performing arts. Sharon Stone, Prince Albert of Monaco, Donald Trump, Tony Kushner and George C. Wolfe were in attendance

+October 30, 2004 - Fantasia appeared as spokesmodel for American Rag at Macys's in Sherman Oaks California. She performed and had an autograph signing afterward.

+November 3, 2004 - Fantasia performed at the $1 Million American Australian Association Benefit Dinner in Honor of Pro-Golf Hall of Famer Greg Norman in NYC (honored for his contributions to American-Australian relations by the American Australian Association). The master of ceremonies was Matt Lauer host of the Today show. Other guests included Muhammad Ali and the President and CEO's of McDonald's, Coca-Cola, Reebox and Fox Company to name a few.

+November 3, 2004 - Fantasia steals the show at the black-tie gala Rainbow Room Hal Jackson's 65th anniversary dinner. In attendance were Ashford & Simpson, Chuck Jackson, The Manhattans and Patti LaBelle. There was a proclamation from New York Gov. George Pataki and lots of media. Fantasia looked sensational and acted sensationally, singing an impromptu a cappella "Happy Birthday" to Hal (his 90th birthday!). Then later Patti LaBelle invited Fantasia onstage to sing with her. Fantasia helped Patti (who had a cold) through "If You Only Knew" and "Love You, Need You" without any rehearsal or lyric sheet. There was no lip-synching either. Just straight-ahead, gorgeous R&B belting, crooning and scatting. The historic swank Rainbow Room Restaurant is located on the 65th Floor in NYC's Rockefeller Plaza.

+November 6, 2004 - Fantasia attends a Parade Honoring her in Highpoint North Carolina. Performing 2 songs at AIDS/HIV Awareness Day

+November 12, 2004 - Fantasia performed *LIVE* on Good Morning America's "Women Rule Concert Series" on ABC-TV. She performed 2 Songs "Truth Is" & "Always on My Mind".

+November 14, 2004 - Fantasia performed "Free Yourself" on the 32nd Annual American Music Awards held at the Shrine Auditorium, Los Angeles California and broadcast nation wide *LIVE* (tape delayed) on ABC-TV. AMA official website at: http://www.dickclarkproductions.com/html/television.html

+November 14, 2004 - Fantasia made a guest appearance as "Aretha Franklin" on the NBC-TV hit series "American Dreams" in episode: "One in a Million" (episode #3.8) She performed the song, "R-E-S-P-E-C-T."

+November 16, 2004 - Fantasia appeared on the Second Annual VIBE Awards held in Santa Monica California Airport's Barker Hanger. Vibe magazine focuses on urban culture and entertainment. The Vibe Awards are voted on by music journalists and "regional tastemakers." Broadcast on UPN-TV, originally taped 11/15/04

+November 17, 2004 - Fantasia performed on NBC-TV's "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" show #2817, her 3rd appearance. Colin Farrell also appeared as guest.

+November 19, 2004 - Fantasia appeared in an exclusive interview and profile with Elizabeth Vargas on ABC-TV's 20/20.

+November 21, 2004 - Fantasia appeared in "Australian Idol" episode: "Grand Final" broadcast in Australia 21 November 2004

+November 22, 2004 - Fantasia performed on the Ellen DeGeneres show Monday November 22 on NBC-TV

+November 22, 2004 - Fantasia appeared and performed on "Live with Regis and Kelly".

+November 22, 2004 - Fantasia Barrino launches two new M*A*C Lipglass shades at the M.A.C Harlem store on 125th St. in New York City. Lipglasses, Fantabulous 1, a smoldering copper and Fantabulous 2, a full-on reddened bronze. The Lipglasses are available at select M.A.C locations visit www.maccosmetics.com for more information.

+November 23, 2004 - Fantasia's Debut CD Album "Free Yourself" is released by JRecords to stores everywhere. Some of the biggest names in music to contribute to her debut album. Missy Elliott, Jermaine Dupri and R. Kelly are among those writing and producing for Fantasia's "Free Yourself".

+November 23, 2004 - Fantasia performed and was interviewed on the "Tony Danza Show".

+November 23, 2004 - Fantasia performed and was interviewed on "Nickelodeon U-Pick"

+November 23, 2004 - Fantasia makes two instore meet & greet appearances in Brooklyn New York on the day of her debut CD release. "Music Emporium" on Flatbush Ave and "Basement Mix" on Crescent Street

+November 24, 2004 - Fantasia performed *LIVE* on The Early Show on CBS-TV.

+November 24, 2004 - Fantasia performs on "Kelly, Ruben & Fantasia: Home for Christmas" an American Idol Christmas Special on FOX-TV Network starring the American Idol Show winners from each season.

+November 25, 2004 - Fantasia appeared and performed *LIVE* in the 78th Annual Macys's Thanksgiving Day Parade in NYC.

+December 2004 - Fantasia appeared in magazine ads and on billboards and on New York City Cabs as the National Spokesmodel for American Rag Cie!

+December 8, 2004 - Fantasia appeared as a presenter at The 2004 Billboard Music Awards. Fantasia received two awards.
http://www.billboard.com/bb/awards/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1000734365
Top selling single of the year: "I Believe," Fantasia"
Top selling R&B/Hip-Hop single of the year: "I Believe," Fantasia

+December 13, 2004 - Fantasia performed at the WBLS Radio 107.5 Christmas Show held at the BB King's Blues Club in Times Square, New York City. Fantasia was introduced by Wendy Williams. John Legend & Brian Mcknight also performed.

+December 15, 2004 - Fantasia is interviewed in Atlanta Georgia on WVEE Radio V-103 by Porsche Foxx. http://www.v-103.com/

+December 15, 2004 - Fantasia performed at the Vegas Nights Night Club In Atlanta Georgia. http://www.vegas-nights.com/

+December 16, 2004 - Fantasia performed in concert with Ashanti at the 106 KMEL "Holiday House of Soul", in the San Francisco Bay Area. Miri Ben-Ari also appeared.

+December 21, 2004 - Fantasia performed on ABC-TV's "The View" episode #1008 also appearing were Meryl Streep and Ty Pennington.

+December 21, 2004 - Fantasia attended and performed at the 27th annual "Kennedy Center Honors," hosted by Caroline Kennedy paying tribute to Warren Beatty, husband-and-wife acting couple Ossie Davis and Ruby Dee, pop and Broadway composer Sir Elton John, opera star Dame Joan Sutherland and composer-conductor John Williams. President and Laura Bush were among the evening's guests. Broadcast on CBS 12/21/04. Fantasia sang the final song Ray Charles recorded before he died "Sorry Seems to Be the Hardest Word." in tribute to Sir Elton John.

+January 7, 2005 - Fantasia performed "You Were Always On My Mind" on ABC-TV's "Good Morning America" "Songs for Tsunamis" series to urge Americans to get information on how to help victims of the deadly tsunamis. Fantasia is calling on everyone to donate whatever they can through Save the Children. Go to www.savethechildren.org for more information.
http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/Concert/popup?id=392426

+January 16, 2005 - Fantasia's video "Truth Is" (directed by Diane Martel) debuts on BET's 106th and park at number 9 where it stays in Power Rotation.

+January 21, 2005 - Fantasia performed at the Martin Luther King Jr. Day events in Margaret T. Hance Park, Phoenix Arizona.
http://www.azcentral.com/arizonarepublic/opinions/articles/0122satlets3-221.html
"There was a memorable performance by Fantasia Barrino, the 2004 American Idol." (verified by IwatchAI) thanx.
http://idolforums.com/lofiversion/index.php/t333248.html

+January 23, 2005 - Fantasia's single "Baby Mama" entered Billboard's Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay at #67

+January 27, 2005 - FANTASIA VISITS THE MADD HATTA MORNING SHOW.
Thursday morning, January 27th, American Idol winner Fantasia visited 97.9 The Box and hung with the Madd Hatta Morning Show in Houston Texas. http://www.kbxx.com/PhotoWall.asp?id=12273

+January 29, 2005 - Fantasia performed solo in concert Saturday at the Trendz Bar and Grille in Capital City Montgomery Alabama. Ruben Studdard made a surprise visit.

+January 31, 2005 - Fantasia appeared for a 3-hour meet and greet at the B.B. King's Blues Club in Nashville, Tennessee and a live radio broadcasting the "Afternoon Ride" on 101.1 The Beat Jamz WUBT-FM Radio with Pamela Aniese.

+February 2, 2005 - Fantasia visited Columbia South Carolina as part of her three-city promotional tour in the Carolinas. She participated in a news conference at the M.L. Smith Community Center. In her visit to Columbia, Fantasia also visited the Columbia Urban League and performed at the Holiday Inn City Center for "Working Women's Wednesday," sponsored by Hot 103.9, and a welcoming party at the NCO Club sponsored by 100.1 The Beat. Barrino's appearance in Columbia was sponsored by J Records and the Columbia Urban League.

+February 6, 2005 - Fantasia appears at 945ksoul's Grown Folks Super Bowl Party Half Time Meet-N-Greet at the Fifth Avenue Club at Abottsford Court located in Addison Texas near Dallas

+February 12, 2005 - Fantasia performed her #1 single "Truth Is" and "Baby Mama" on the Weekly "Soul Train" Show season 34. (taped) This episode also featured artists "Razah" and "Ray". Broadcast on WB TV Network channels. http://www.tv.com/soul-train/show/7494/episode_guide.html&season=34

+February 12, 2005- Fantasia performed at the highly prestigious Clive Davis' annual pre-Grammy party held at the Beverly Hills Hotel. With Alicia Keys, Carlos Santana, Jamie Foxx, and Usher in attendance. She was presented with her 1st platinum plaque for her debut album "Free Yourself". She also performed "Summertime" in a duet with Chaka Khan.

+February 17, 2005 - Fantasia appeared at a special event in the New York City Mattel Toy Fair Showroom to kicks off the New York Toy Fair launching the 'American Idol™' Barbie® with a whole host of accessories

+February 17, 2005 - Fantasia performed her #1 single "Truth Is" **LIVE** on BET's 106 & Park

+February 18, 2005 - Fantasia appeared at "MacArthur's Soul Food Restaurant" in Chicago, IL for a Meet & Greet. The special Girlfriends' Luncheon was broadcast *LIVE* WGCI Radio with Mid-day personality Bionce Foxx. http://www.wgci.com/custom/fantasia/fantasia.html

+February 18, 2005 - Fantasia performed *LIVE* in concert at the Park West Club/Theatre, Centerstage Chicago. This event was hosted by WGCI Radio. http://centerstagechicago.com/events/music/view.cfm?venue=Park%20West&archive=yes

+February 19, 2005 - CD Signing, miniConcert, and Meet & Greet. Fantasia performed *LIVE* and signed copies of her new release, "Free Yourself," at Virgin Megastore, Michigan Ave. Chicago. Customers who purchased Fantasia's new album received a wristband for the special signing. This event was also hosted by WGCI Radio with personality Chris Michaels
http://tinyurl.com/6v5el

+February 19, 2005 - Fantasia appeared at "Dusties Southern Style Family Buffet" in Chicago's south suburban Matteson, IL. for a Meet & Greet. The event was broadcast *LIVE* on V103 Radio's "The Real Show".
http://www.v103.com/custom/fantasia/fantasia.html

+February 24, 2005 - (Premiere) Fantasia performed on (BET) "BET's 5th Annual Celebration of Gospel (2005)" Special in LA's historic Orpheum Theatre. The show lineup featured top names from traditional and contemporary gospel including Pastor Donnie McClurkin, Yolanda Adams, BeBe Winans, Smokie Norful, Mary Mary, Kirk Franklin, Fred Hammond, Pastor Shirley Caesar, J. Moss, BET's own Dr. Bobby Jones, The Clark Sisters, Kiki Sheard, Ruben Studdard, Angie Stone and others. Fantasia sings "The Lord Is Blessing Me Right Now". Originally taped on January 22, 2005. Repeated Sunday, 3/27 (BET)

+February 24, 2005 - Fantasia performed Live in concert at the "Fur Nightclub" in Washington, DC with Amerie.

+February 25, 2005 - Fantasia performed *LIVE* in Cincinnati Ohio at WIZF-FM Radio (100.9) "The Wiz" 19th Anniversary Party also featuring Nivea, Tyra, Trillville, Alexis Calloway and CzarNok
http://www.cinweekly.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20050223/ENT03/502230339/1046

+March 1, 2005 - Fantasia made a guest appearance as "herself" (as Fantasia) in episode: "So I Creep" (episode # 2.16) on the UPN TV Sitcom "All of Us"

+March 3, 2005 - Fantasia performed at HOT 97's Full Frontal Hip Hop Fashion Show at Manhattan Center's Hammerstein Ballroom on west 34th Street in New York City. Also attended by Omarion, Fabolous, and Jennifer Lopez.

+March 12, 2005 - Fantasia co-hosted and performed at the 19th Annual Soul Train Music Awards at Paramount Pictures Studios in LA. Other co-hosts are Nicole Richie, Brian McKnight, & Nick Cannon. Originally taped February 28, 2005. Fantasia was nominated for Best New Artist, R&B/Soul or Rap (against Ciara, J-Kwon and John Legend). Fantasia performed a medley of "Baby Mama" and "Free Yourself"

+March 15, 2005 - Fantasia is added to the lineup of musical performers for the New Orleans Festivals Essence Fest scheduled for July 2005
http://www.bigeasy.com/essence-fest-performers.html
Aretha, Alicia, and More are also Set to Appear.

+March 22, 2005 - Fantasia performed her latest hit single "Baby Mama" on The Ellen DeGeneres Show (#2-130) repeated on (OXY) 3/29/05

+March 25, 2005 - Fantasia performed "I Believe" at the 36th Annual NAACP Image Awards at the Los Angeles Dorothy Chandler Pavilion. Attended by Oprah Winfrey. Prince, Jamie Foxx, Kanye West, Queen Latifah, Sean Combs. Broadcast on FOX-TV and originally taped on March 19. Fantasia won the award for "Outstanding Female Artist". She was also nominated for "Outstanding New Artist" (against Kanye West)

+March 26, 2005 - Fantasia performed at the Women's Empowerment 2005 at RBC Center in Raleigh, NC.

+April 2005 - WRKS/98.7 Kiss FM celebrates Women History Month by presenting the "KISS FM Phenomenal Woman Luncheon" with a special performance by Fantasia
http://www.987kissfm.com/contests/phenomenal05.aspx

+April 2005 - Fantasia appears on the cover of the May issue of "Essence Magazine" which is its 35th birthday special collector's edition. Fantasia appears on the cover with editorial director Susan L. Taylor, Grammy award-winning musician Alicia Keys, model and entrepreneur Iman, actress Angela Bassett, and TV host, actress and comedian Mo'Nique for Essence's list of The Beautiful Ones: 35 of the Most Remarkable Women in the World.

+April 2005 - Fantasia appears on the cover of the May issue of "Upscale Magazine"

+April 1, 2005 - Fantasia performed at "The Beat 100.3 Birthday Bash" celebrating 15 years of Hip Hop and R&B also featuring performances by Warren G, 112, and Xscape at the Universal Amphitheatre, Universal City Los Angeles California.

+April 6, 2005 - Fantasia performed a medley of "Truth Is" and "I Believe" on FOX-TV's "American Idol: Search For A Superstar - Season 4 **LIVE** on the stage of the American Idol Studio at CBS Television City in Hollywood.

+April 8, 2005 - Fantasia has signed to write her memoirs, "Life Is Not a Fairy Tale", for the Fireside division of Simon & Schuster this fall.

+April 11, 2005 - Fantasia performed her single "Free Yourself" as the musical guest on NBC-TV's Tonight Show with Jay Leno.

+April 15, 2005 - Fantasia performed *I Believe* at the Alaska Center for the Performing Arts - Evangeline Atwood Concert Hall in Anchorage Alaska. http://www.kgot.com/main.html

+April 21, 2005 - Fantasia performed at Star 93.7's Star Style Ball 2005 at the Roxy on Tremont St in Boston Massachusetts. Also featuring Kelly Osbourne, and Mynt with Kim Sozzi and some old school acts too.
http://www.star937fm.com/

+April 23, 2005 - Fantasia gave a free concert at Regency Mall inside the Sears Court, Milwaukee, Wisconsin at 1pm open to the public. For details listen to 103.7 KISS FM Wes and Rahny in the Morning Show starting April 11th at 7:10am for complete details about the concert.

+April 24, 2005 - Fantasia appeared for a "meet & greet" at Women's Expo at the Indiana State Fairgrounds.

+April 29, 2005 - Fantasia performed on the Tom Joyner Morning Show, at the Roberts Orpheum Theatre, 416 N , St.Louis,Mo. 63101.

+May 7, 2005 - Fantasia performed at the St. Lucia Jazz Festival - Pigeon Island National Landmark. Also featured were Motown soul/R&B icons The Isley Brothers featuring Ron Isley, Grammy nominated saxophonist/composer Dave Koz, local saxophonist Rob "Zi" Taylor, guitarist Earl Klugh, trumpeter Chris Botti, the re-incarnated New Edition, English reggae sensation UB40, Beenie Man, Nicole David and Spectacle.

+May 8, 2005 - Fantasia performed at the annual Mix 92.3 Mother's Day Brunch at the Westin Southfield Hotel, Algonquin Ballroom, Southfield, Michigan. hosted by Frankie Darcell. http://www.mix923fm.com/mothers_day_brunch_2005.html +May 8, 2005 - Fantasia appeared on Season 16 of "The Simpsons" (FOX) as the "guest voice" of Clarissa, a character who goes up against Lisa Simpson as her rival in a singing competition.

+May 9, 2005 - Fantasia gave a special performance at The New York Pops 22nd Birthday Gala being held at Carnegie Hall in New York City. The Gala Honorees were Walter Cronkite, Clive Davis and Mrs. Samuel J. LeFrak.

+May 10, 2005 - Fantasia performed on ABC-TV's "The View"

+May 13, 2005 - Fantasia performed at the Wichita River Festival in Wichita Kansas. http://www.kansas.com/mld/kansas/news/11351732.htm

+May 14, 2005 - Fantasia took part in Russell Simmon's third annual Detroit Hip-Hop Summit Saturday, dubbed Get Your Money Right. Eminem, Lil' Jon, Master P, Common, Obie Trice, Stat Quo, and Run-DMC's Reverend Run also spoke at the gathering, which featured financial guru Suze Orman schooling young folks on business and personal finance issues. The Detroit meeting was the kick-off of HSAN's five-month Hip-Hop Summit On Financial Empowerment National Tour, which will make stops in Washington, D.C., Atlanta, Georgia, St. Louis, Missouri, Kansas City, Missouri, Trenton, New Jersey, and Chicago.

+May 15, 2005 - Fantasia performed at Paramount's Kings Island, Ohio.
Address: 6300 Kings Island Drive
Kings Island, Ohio

+May 16, 2005 - Fantasia received "2005 BET Award" nominations for Best New Artist and Best Female R&B. The 5th Annual 2005 BET Awards will air live from Hollywood's Kodak Theater on June 28. The BET Awards honor the best of the African-American community.

+May 18, 2005 - Fantasia performed at the "Gala Dinner" in the Event Center at the Borgata Hotel, Casino & Spa in Atlantic City, NJ. The event marked the conclusion of Atlantic City's 150th Birthday celebration.
see: http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/050411/115994.html?.v=1

+May 20, 2005 - Fantasia was in New York City auditioning for a role in the Motion Picture production of the famous Broadway Musical "DreamGirls" a 1980s Broadway hit Dreamgirls, based on the rise of Diana Ross and the Supremes. http://www.sptimes.com/2005/05/21/Artsandentertainment/Fantasia_to_light_up_.shtml

+May 21, 2005 - Fantasia performed with Stellar Award-winning gospel artist Fred Hammond at the University of South Florida Sun Dome in a Without Walls International Church "Super Saturday" concert. Admission was free. http://www.sptimes.com/2005/05/21/Artsandentertainment/Fantasia_to_light_up_.shtml

+May 23, 2005 - Fantasia appeared on "Extra" on NBC-TV. Behind the scenes action & interviews from the set of Fantasia's new video, "Free Yourself"

+May 25, 2005 - Fantasia is nominated for a Teen Choice Award https://www.timeinc.net/teenpeople/secure/web/teenchoice/2005/terms.html

+May 25, 2005 - World Premier of Fantasia's new music video, 'Free Yourself,' debuted on AOL http://music.channel.aol.com/franchise/firstview/music_photos/fantasia.adp

+May 26, 2005 - Fantasia gave a special performance at the Life & Style Magazine's Stylemakers 2005 fundraising event in Hollywood. "Clothes off Our Back" charity event. Day After Restaurant at Montmartre Lounge, Hollywood, CA at 8PM. Life & Style Magazine has joined with the charity organization the Clothes Off Our Back Foundation for the first annual Stylemakers "Clothes Off Our Back" Fundraising benefit. The evening not only featured a live performance by Fantasia, but also included a celebrity gown runway show and charity auction that included dresses worn by Fantasia, Joss Stone, Jennifer Garner, Virginia Madsen, Tyra Banks, Minnie Driver, Sharon Stone and more. Auction proceeds go to the Cure Autism Now Foundation.
http://www.netmusiccountdown.com/inc/news_article.php?id=8138