Melinda Hyder was born and raised in
Elizabethton, Tennessee. She has one sister, Regina, and is proud to point
out that her parents, Richard and Carol, were high school sweethearts and
have been married for 44 years. Hyder began singing in church at the age
of four. She trained in ballet, tap, jazz and gymnastics for 12 years. She
attended classes and taught at the Watt Dance Studio in Elizabethton.
Hyder graduated with honors in music and math from Elizabethton High
School. She then attended East Tennessee State University in Johnson City
on a full vocal scholarship and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree
in music. While in college, she performed with the music groups
10BucsWorth, Chorale and Women's Ensemble.
After college, Hyder entertained at Six Flags over Georgia for two years.
She then toured Europe while performing on a cruise ship. She also spent
six years performing at Dollywood (often times with Dolly Parton). In
addition, she has worked as a real estate agent, private vocal coach,
dance instructor, pageant coach and model.
Hyder describes herself as vivacious, competitive and compassionate. Her
hobbies include creative home decorating, collecting Marilyn Monroe
memorabilia, watching CBS soap operas and jogging.
Currently single, Hyder resides in Sevierville, Tennessee, with her
Pomeranian, Lexi. Her birth date is May 23, 1973.
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