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Name: Kelly Rowland
Birth Name: Kelendria Trene Rowland
Height: 5' 8''
Sex: F
Nationality: American
Birth Date: February 11, 1981
Birth Place: Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Profession: Singer, songwriter, actress
Education: Lamar High School in Houston, Texas
Mother: Doris Garrison
Label(s): Columbia Records

HER VOICE

Kelly Rowland can be classified as a Spinto Soprano/Mezzo-Soprano, whose voice possesses contralto range. It has been estimated that she has a three-octave range. She is also capable of employing high and fast melismas.

In Destiny's Child's earlier career, Rowland usually sang as the second lead vocals with alto harmony lines while Knowles sings the lead vocals. Examples of this occur during the verses and even the bridge of the groups' first single "No, No, No".

Highest Note Reached Live: C6 - During a live performance of "Emotions", Survivor Tour DVD[8]

Philanthropy SOURCE

• Rowland along with other recording artists such as P!nk, Avril Lavigne, Eve, Bow Wow, ex-Jane's Addiction guitarist Dave Navarro join actresses Brittany Murphy, Charlize Theron, Rosario Dawson and Eva Mendes in ads for "empowerment tag" for the ALDO Fights AIDS campaign.The tags, worn as necklaces or bracelets, go on sale at ALDO stores March 1st and benefit the YouthAIDS initiative.

• Songwriting legend David Foster's daughter Amy Foster-Gillies wrote Destiny's Child's last single "Stand Up for Love" for World Children's Day, an event which takes place annually around the world on November 20 to raise awareness and funds for children's causes worldwide. Destiny's Child lent their voices and support as global ambassadors for the 2005 World Children's Day program.

• Kelly Rowland, Michelle Williams, and Beyoncé Knowles, along with Mathew Knowles, Tina Knowles and Solange Knowles-Smith recently announced the formation of the Survivor Foundation, a charitable entity set up for the purpose of providing transitional housing for Hurricane Katrina victims and storm evacuees in the Houston, Texas area. The Survivor Foundation extends the philanthropic mission of the "Knowles-Rowland Center For Youth", a multi-purpose community outreach facility in downtown Houston.

• Rowland has participated in another charity action. The VH1 Save The Music Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to resorting instrumental music education in America's public schools,and raising awareness about the importance of music as a part of each child's complete education.

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