Nikki Mckibbin was an American rock music singer-songwriter who was well known for her participation in the debut season of the reality television series, “American Idol” in 2002. She finished the show in third place alongside Kelly Clarkson(winner), acquiring career opportunities and much popularity.
McKibbin then got signed with Sony Music’s RCA through which she released her debut album titled “Unleashed” in May 2007. She has recorded two Christmas songs for the American Christmas album as well. McKibina also has appeared in several other reality shows including, “Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew”, “Fear Factor”, “Kill Reality”, “Battle of the Network Reality Stars”, and “Sober House”.
On November 1, 2020, McKibbin died from complications of a brain aneurysm for which she was hospitalized and was taken off life support on October 28, 2020. She just had turned 42 years earlier the month. With her death, she became the fourth American Idol finalist to die after Michael Johns in 2014, Rickey Smith in 2016, and Leah LaBelle in 2018.
What did Nikki Mckibbin do that made her famous?
She is best known for being a finalist on the first season of “American Idol.”
Nikki Mckibbin was born in the United Kingdom.
Nikki Mckibbin was born in the United States on September 28, 1978, in Grand Prairie. Katherine Nicole McKibbin was her birth name. Her country of birth was the United States of America. McKibbin was of mixed race, and her zodiac sign was Virgo.
McKibbin, who was born and raised in Texas, had an interest in singing since she was a child and wanted to give it a shot when she auditioned for the first season of the popular reality show “American Idol.” McKibbin also participated in the first season of “Popstars” prior to AGT. She was also abused as a child, sexually, mentally, and emotionally.
What Caused Nikki Mckibbin’s Death?
Nikki Mckibbin died on November 1, 2020, about 3 a.m., in Arlington, Texas, as a result of complications from a brain aneurysm. On October 28, 2020, she was hospitalized and taken off life support. McKibbin died only three days after being admitted to the hospital, shocking and upsetting her family and friends.
She had just celebrated her 42nd birthday earlier this month. Her death was confirmed by both her husband, Craig Sadler, who confirmed her death in a Facebook post, stating that she died on Wednesday after suffering a brain aneurysm, and her friend, Justin Guarini (another American Idol contestant), who wrote long heartfelt statements for her late friend.
Career Highlights of Nikki Mckibbin
Nikki Mckibbin began her career in 2002, when she auditioned for the first season of “American Idol” and performed “I Will Survive.” She made it to the finalist round by singing “Piece of My Heart,” “I’m the Only One,” “Black Velvet,” and “Edge of Seventeen,” among other tracks.
She came in third position on the show, with Kelly Clarkson taking first place.
McKibbin signed with 19 Management and RCA Records after her tenure on American Idol.
She also ran “Angelfire Productions,” a karaoke company.
She made an appearance on the Christmas in a Fishbowl CD in 2004.
McKibbin then joined the Dallas punk band “Downside” in 2005, with whom she performed several shows before departing the following year.
In the same year, she featured on Fear Factor’s “Reality TV Stars” episode as well as “War of the Network Reality Stars,” a sports competition program.
She also starred in the reality show “Kill Reality” on E! Entertainment.
In the film “The Scorned,” she was seen in the role of a singer.
She was later signed to Astral Records, an Australian indie label. She first began recording with a cover of Mr. Big’s “To Be with You” and “The Lie”/”To Be with You.”
“Unleashed,” McKibbin’s debut album, was released on May 22, 2007.
“All I Want for Christmas Is You” and “Alone With The Christmas Lights” are two of McKibbin’s Christmas songs for the American Christmas album.
In 2008, she participated in the second season of VH1’s reality show “Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew.”
Later in the fifth season of Celebrity Rehab, McKibbin made an appearance in the fifth episode.
McKibbin also used to teach children in Fort Worth, Texas, vocal and performance lessons.
Husband of Nikki Mckibbin
Nikki Mckibbin was a married woman who was married to Craig Sadler, her only husband. She has also appeared on “Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew” with Sadler, who is also a gorgeous guy. They married in 2007 and lived together for a while, but they never had a child together. Nikki was the mother of Tristen Cole Langley (b. December 20, 1997), her only child from a previous relationship.
Nikki accompanied her son Tristen when he auditioned for “American Idol” at the age of 15 in 2014, but he didn’t make the live shows. Besides, Nikki had a drug problem in the past and had to go to rehab.
Nikki Mckibbin’s Salary
Nikki Mckibbin earned a lot of money in her professional singing career. McKibbin’s career began in 2002 as a member of the AGT family, and she rose through the ranks to become one of the finalists before releasing her own album. Her net worth was reported to be around $1.3 million, based on the earnings from her songs and appearances on television shows.
Height of Nikki Mckibbin
Nikki Mckibbin was a beautiful lady in her early 40s at the time of her death. She had a height of 5ft. 6inch.(1.67m) while her body weight was around 60kg. She had an average body physique of measurement 34-29-35 inches with 33B as her bra cup size and 6(US) as her shoe size. She had a fair complexion with red short hair and green eyes.
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