Le'Andria Johnson's R&B Contemporaries

Le'Andria's R&B contemporaries.

Le'Andria Johnson  - In 2010 Le'Andria Johnson was crowned the winner of BET's Sunday Best. Wowed by her vocal range and impassioned singing, she became a judge and fan favorite. Here's a look at R&B artists with talent and career paths similar to Johnson's journey to stardom. (Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images for BET)

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Le'Andria Johnson  - In 2010 Le'Andria Johnson was crowned the winner of BET's Sunday Best. Wowed by her vocal range and impassioned singing, she became a judge and fan favorite. Here's a look at R&B artists with talent and career paths similar to Johnson's journey to stardom. (Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images for BET)

Best R&B/Soul Female Artist: Fantasia  - Following a string of personal hardship, the former American Idol winner reclaimed the top spot with her chart-topping fourth studio album, Side Effects of You(Photo: Cindy Ord/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Fantasia  - Fantasia rose to fame on the third season of FOX's American Idol, where she took first place. Most notably, Fantasia and Le'Andria's commonality is their performance style. The two serve up high energy, spirit-filled showings that are coupled with stellar live vocals. Further, the two have both been nominated for Grammys in their respective genres. (Photo: Cindy Ord/BET/Getty Images for BET)

"Think Like a Man" - Advising women to "act like a woman, but think like a man" the title track to the 2012 film "Think Like a Man" was led by Jennifer Hudson and featured Ne-Yo and Rick Ross. She belted throughout the song and made quite an impression on the charts.   (Photo: Ethan Miller/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Jennifer Hudson  - Jennifer Hudson may not have won on the third season of Fox's American Idol, but that didn't stop her from long-term success. She reemerged in the 2007 blockbuster Dreamgirls, where she showcased her Oscar-award winning acting chops and powerful voice. Hudson, like Johnson, began singing in church as a young girl.   (Photo: Ethan Miller/BET/Getty Images for BET)

Candice Glover - The "Music Speaks" songstress Candice Glover is a vocal force to be reckoned with. Her impressive ability to interrupt and individualize classics such as Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey's "When You Believe" saw her claim the #No. 1 spot on the 12th season of American Idol. Showcasing her tenacity like Le'Andria (who auditioned for Sunday Best after her home was foreclosed on), she returned to vie for a chance to win Idol after being eliminated on season nine.  (Photo: Ethan Miller/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Candice Glover - The "Music Speaks" songstress Candice Glover is a vocal force to be reckoned with. Her impressive ability to interrupt and individualize classics such as Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey's "When You Believe" saw her claim the #No. 1 spot on the 12th season of American Idol. Showcasing her tenacity like Le'Andria (who auditioned for Sunday Best after her home was foreclosed on), she returned to vie for a chance to win Idol after being eliminated on season nine.  (Photo: Ethan Miller/BET/Getty Images for BET)

Taralyn Ramsey  - Taralyn Ramsey is another artist similar to Le'Andria Johnson, possessing a powerful voice and pitch-perfect range. Ramsey has competed in singing competitions VH1's Born to Diva and NBC's The Voice.(Photo: Casablanca Records/Universal Records)

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Taralyn Ramsey  - Taralyn Ramsey is another artist similar to Le'Andria Johnson, possessing a powerful voice and pitch-perfect range. Ramsey has competed in singing competitions VH1's Born to Diva and NBC's The Voice.(Photo: Casablanca Records/Universal Records)