Bravo's Real Housewives first came to prominence back in 2006 when the network launched the Real Housewives of Orange County. It was at this moment that fans knew something big was in store, and boy were they right! Bravo has since come out with 8 other Housewives franchises, making it one of the most successful reality TV series, ever!

While the wives are known for their drama, lavish lifestyles, and massive closets, a few are also known for their music careers or failed music careers at that. With many celebs having pursued music, it is only fitting for some of our favorite housewives to do the same!

From Kim Zolciak's "Don't Be Tardy For The Party," all the way to none other than the Countess of Cabaret herself, Luann De Lesseps, here are the Real Housewives stars who have gone on to have a career in music.

10 Kandi Burruss

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Kandi Burruss is easily the most talented and successful musician when it comes to Real Housewives. Not only has she helped other housewives start their music career, but Kandi is a notable singer and songwriter.

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The star has written songs for many artists including Mariah Carey, Destiny's Child, and TLC, all while being in the group Xscape. While Kandi has gone on to launch a number of businesses outside the entertainment industry, it is clear that she knows what she's talking about when the topic of music comes up.

9 Erika Jayne

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Erika Jayne gained prominence amongst Bravo fans after joining the cast of the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. Erika Jayne, which is her stage name, has been topping the dance charts for over a decade.

The star began her music career back in 2007 and has found herself at number one on the Billboard dance charts, and of course on Broadway playing the role of Roxie Hart. While her time on stage got cut short due to the pandemic, it's clear that Erika has quite the career ahead of herself.

8 LuAnn De Lesseps

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LuAnn De Lesseps may have started off as a Countess on the Real Housewives of New York, however, she is now reigning the cabaret stage, and rightfully so! The star has released a series of songs prior to her cabaret career, including her hit songs, Money Can't Buy You Class, and Chic! C'est La Vie, both of which have become LuAnn's biggest songs to date. The RHONY star furthered her music career by expanding to cabaret and starting her own show across the United States.

7 Kim Zolciak

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Kim Zolciak is probably the first housewife to launch a music career after gaining popularity from her time on The Real Housewives of Atlanta. Kim and fellow co-star, Kandi Burruss joined forces during their time together on the show to write and record, Don't Be Tardy For The Party, the song that went on to inspire Kim's Bravo spin-off of the same name. While Kim didn't go on to record any new music, fans can possibly expect new music as the star teased a music career relaunch! 

6 Melissa Gorga

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Melissa Gorga has her moment with music back on The Real Housewives of New Jersey. During her debut season, Gorga made it clear that she has always loved performing and has dreamt of being a star, so much that her late father always encouraged her to pursue music.

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Well, after getting her hubby, Joe Gorga, to build her a recording studio in their basement, Melissa went on to record On Display and never make music ever again! While she performed the heck out of that song, the star didn't take the public's criticism too well, leaving her pursuit for a music career behind for good.

5 Kenya Moore

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Kenya Moore is also a Real Housewives star who had a brief moment in the world of music. Despite her quick stint, Kenya's song and musical past definitely earns her a spot on the list. During her time on RHOA, Kenya's catchphrase became "gone with the wind fabulous," which went on to inspire the title of her first single.

The star went on to record the song, film a music video and debut it on Andy Cohen's, Watch What Happens Live. Despite the song's success, Moore has left music behind to focus on her family.

4 Monique Samuels

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Monique Samuels may be new to the Housewives music scene, but it's better late than never! The star had quite a roller coaster ride on the most recent season of The Real Housewives of Potomac.

The season 5 fiasco between Samuels and Candiace Dillard led to one of the most divisive fights in Housewives history, and the star is now taking her energy out in the form of music. Monique released her newest single, Drag Queens, along with her music video, making it clear that music might actually be the star's next big thing!

3 Sheree Whitfield

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Sheree Whitfield is hands down a fan-favorite star from The Real Housewives of Atlanta. The star may no longer be part of the show, but she certainly left her mark. During her time on RHOA, Sheree gave viewers some of the best comebacks, including her "who gon' check me boo?" line back in season 2.

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Well, Whitfield used her iconic line to come out with a song with the same name. Considering the scene is one of the most legendary Housewives moments, it is no surprise that the song went on to become just as successful.

2 Candiace Dillard

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Candiace Dillard, much like Monique Samuels, has had quite a season on The Real Housewives of Potomac. The star found herself in a very sensitive situation when she and Monique got into a physical altercation, causing quite a riff amongst the cast.

Well, as a way to move on from the mess, Candiace threw herself into music and came out with a song, I See You, which she dedicated to her husband, Chris. Due to the success of her first version of the song, Candiace re-recorded a remix and performed the new song on the past season of RHOP.

1 Gretchen Rossi

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Gretchen Rossi made a name for herself as a cast member on The Real Housewives of Orange County. While Gretchen may no longer be on the show, her brief stint in the recording studio has certainly remained. The star recorded, The Time Is Now, which was done for her fiance, Slade Smiley. The plan for the song was to initially use it as a way to propose to Slade, despite Gretchen's co-stars urging her otherwise.

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