Countess Vaughn: Summary

Recent Role:: Herself on Celebrity Rap Superstar

Gender:: Female

Birthday:: 8-8-1978

Birthplace:: Idabel, Oklahoma

Birth Name:: Countess Danielle Vaughn

AKA:: Countess Vaughn-James

Vaughn began entertaining at the age of three where she sang in her native Idabel, Oklahoma, church. She remembers listening to gospel great Mahalia Jackson, jazz/blues great Dinah Washington and R&B/pop diva Whitney Houston, each becoming an important influence on the emerging young songstress. At age nine, her soulful rendition of the Bacharach/David classic What the World Needs Now is Love, Sweet Love resulted in her being named the Star Search junior vocalist champion and overall junior champion.

Following that success, Vaughn turned her attention to television with stints on the comedy series 227, Thea, Hangin' With Mr. Cooper and Roc, as well as performing in a variety of television specials including The Lou Rawls Parade of Stars; Magical World of Disney; The Orange Bowl Parade; and The Easter Seals Telethon, and the off-Broadway musical Mama, I Want to Sing, Part 2. And last year, Vaughn was honored with a NAACP Image Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for her performance in Moesha.

In 1992, Vaughn finally got around to releasing the album record executives had been urging her to record since she came to national attention via Star Search in 1988. That album, Countess, displays the full range of her vocal skills on cuts that run the musical gamut - from upbeat dance tunes to heartfelt ballads including Unconditionally, written by Michael Bolton and Randy Goodrum.

Vaughn knows there's nothing she'd rather be doing than performing and takes the glare of the showbiz spotlight in stride. Vaughn began entertaining at the age of three where she sang in her native Idabel, Oklahoma, church. She remembers listening to gospel great Mahalia Jackson, jazz/blues great Dinah Washington and R&B/pop diva Whitney Houston, each becoming an important influence on the emerging young songstress. At age nine, her soulful rendition of the Bacharach/David classic What the World Needs Now...

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Nich978
member since: Feb 18, 2007
a great actress, on the shows that she has been on. ...Continue »
Vaughn began entertaining at the age of three where she sang in her native Idabel, Oklahoma, church. She remembers listening to gospel great Mahalia Jackson, jazz/blues great Dinah Washington and R&B/pop diva Whitney Houston, each becoming an important influence on the emerging young songstress. At age nine, her soulful rendition of the Bacharach/David classic What the World Needs Now is Love, Sweet Love resulted in her being named the Star Search junior vocalist champion and overall junior champion. And last year, Vaughn was honored with a NAACP Image Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for her performance in Moesha.
02/21/07 10:21am | report abuse
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LIlSweetie919
member since: Mar 29, 2006
Countess Vaughn is a great actress and I would love to meet her someday. She seems to be a really cool person to hang with. Eventually one day I could possibly do a show with her. ...Continue »
When I watch, "The Parkers" I can't help myself but to laugh at both Countess Vaughn and Mo'Nique. They are really talented and I would like to meet them both. Hopefully I could be an extra or play a role in a future show that they will do. I can watch "The Parkers" all day if I wanted to but I can't. Thanks you guys for making that show, it is a real hit.
03/29/06 07:07am | report abuse
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amakauche
member since: Mar 4, 2006
she's super swell! ...Continue »
countess may not be movie star pretty but she certainly exudes an aura of sophistication. I cannot help but burst into laughter when watching her antics on famous show \"The Parkers\" they are priceless! i think she\'s the best. Her perfomance on sitcom Moesha was also outstanding. I\'ve got to hand it to you Kim you certainly know what ur doing. You go girl!!
03/03/06 01:14pm | report abuse
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CubbySt1952
member since: Mar 3, 2006
Hi,my name is Cubby St Charles,Im a former lead singer for Harold Melvin and The Bluenotes,I now reside in Chester,Pa.I am one of Countess Vaughns biggest fans from the first time I saw her on tv,and loved her eversince.And when I saw her on Celebr ...Continue »
On Celebrity Fit Club that sister blew my mind and I don't care what anyone say she has a beautiful face and body and a beautiful spirit.
The man if he is one who ever gets her would be truly blessed just having someone as fine and sexy as she is in their life,I know I would.So Ms Vaughn keep on keeping on no matter what people say and may God bless you always.
With Much Love & Respect
Warm Wishes Your Biggest & #1 Fan
Cubby St Charles
484-325 -0286
cubbystcharles@comcasr.net or
rmounicco@yahoo.com
PEACE
03/02/06 08:11pm | report abuse
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meeyorek
member since: Feb 27, 2006
What an awesome and inspirational lady! ...Continue »
I think Countess Vaughn is such a true lady. I love seeing her on Celebrity Fit Club. Although she didn't lose the weight she wanted to lose, I believe that by helping her inner self and helping to raise her self-esteem, the healing inside will help her to later heal her outside. I wish I could give her a big hug and tell her in person that I think she's one of the most real, sincere, sweetest people I've ever seen on TV. Please do not lose yourself and keep up the great work and keep working on healing your hurt. Don't let it turn you bitter, you are above that. You are so gorgeous, both inside and out and I'm so glad you have had some help from Celebrity Fit Club. God Bless you, lady!!!!
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