American Idol Season 3 winner Fantasia Barrino is set to return to reality television in a new unscripted series on VH1.

The project will chronicle the nine-time Grammy-nominated singer’s life as a recording artist and young single mother.

“Fantasia’s life has been an open book, but at 24 years old, her story has just begun,” says executive producer Randy Barbato. “We look forward to smashing expectations and revealing the fresh, funny and unexpected side of this one-of-a-kind country girl and superstar.”

“Fantasia has one of the most fascinating stories in show business, from her tough upbringing to her meteoric rise on the national scene thanks to American Idol,’” Jeff Olde, Executive VP Original Programming at VH1, tells The Hollywood Reporter.

“Her challenges from fame and her unwillingness to fail have combined to create a larger-than-life talent who appeals to music lovers around the world. So many people wanted to work with her on this, but Fantasia is now part of the VH1 family, and we’re so happy to have her.”

The 24-year-old North Carolina native will reprise her role as “Celie” in The Color Purple: The Musical playing at the Kennedy Center in Washington this summer.

Fantasia’s VH1 reality show debuts early next year.

Related posts:

1. Fantasia Barrino Home Auction January 12 Former American Idol Fantasia Barrino is in a financial...
2. LisaRaye Reality Show The TVone network has revealed that cameras will follow...
3. Terrell Owens VH1 Reality Show Terrell Owens is joining the celebreality roster at VH1,...
4. Live Reality Show @ Tongue & Groove Tonight Calling all aspiring models and actresses Tongue & Groove...
5. E! “Candy Girls” Video Vixen Reality Show E!’s Candy Girls will spotlight a female agent who...