Leah LaBelle Biography

Leah LaBelle Vladowski (September 8, 1986 – January 31, 2018), known professionally as Leah LaBelle, was a Canadian-born American R&B singer, signed to Epic Records/So So Def Recordings. LaBelle was the twelfth-place finalist on the third season of American Idol, as the wild card selection of Paula Abdul. In April 2012, she was reportedly recording her debut studio album and a single was released. She also gained popularity and a large following by posting cover videos on YouTube for several years.