When did you first start to sing?

When I met the director of Entertainment Revue when I was 6 years old and she asked me to join the group. I have been singing ever since!

Do you have any formal singing training?

I trained vocally with Mrs. Prichered, Mrs. Fitch, and Annetta Monroe at University of South Florida.

What other talents do you have?

None other then Singing with Entertainment Revue and vocal training.

If you don't make it on AMERICAN IDOL, what will you do?

Well, I don't know. It is hard to say. I will of course keep singing but definitely go back to school.

What are your personal goals in life?

My number one goal is to win this competition right now, but if that doesn't work out I want to finish school and become a Radiologist!

What album would your friends be surprised you own?

I own so many CDs I think they think I'm weird when I play half of them because I listen to everything!

What is the first CD you ever bought?

Michael Jackson's "Bad".

What is in your CD player right now?

A little bit of everything. It holds 51 CDs, so you name it it's in there!

Who is your AMERICAN IDOL?

I can't really answer that, I love so many different people and respect so many artists that I can't really pick a favorite!

What is your favorite type of music?

Once again, I love everything.

What is your favorite song to sing?

"When The Lights Go Down" by Faith Hill

Favorite male pop artist?

Michael Jackson.

Favorite female pop artist?

Celine Dion.

Favorite album of all time?

I don't have a favorite.

Who in the music world do you think your style is most like?

Gwen Stefani, Sheryl Crow, Pink, with a twist of Faith Hill.

Most embarrassing moment?

When I scratched my butt on TV. I was 9 and we were on a local show for a benefit and I didn't know we were live on TV so the first thing you saw was me scratching my butt!

If you couldn't sing, which talent would you most like to have?

I don't know. I never thought about it, whatever kept me working with people!

What has been your proudest moment in life so far?

My proudest moment in life so far has been making it this far in the America Idol Competition, making it to the top 36 is an achievement in itself.

What is your definition of an AMERICAN IDOL?

Being an idol is more than being an artist. You have to feel it, want it, and be willing to be you. You cannot be anyone else but you, and you have to hope that you is good enough. Everyone has their own definition of an Idol, mine just happens be pretty simple. There is no definition, life is what you make it, and you are who you are, and if it happens to be the American Idol great!

Why do you want to be an AMERICAN IDOL?

Why does anyone want to be the American Idol? I love to sing, perform, and express myself to the world. Since music is how I do that there is not better place for me than the stage. I am not fake, and I am a great role model, but most of all because I'm true to myself, my music and I want the world to share the passion and my passion of music with me!

Do you think the audition process was fair?

Yes definitely, and even if I had been cut I still would have though it was fair because in this competition the best one shall win!

Who is your favorite judge and why?

I like them all, they're all so different and they're real, they speak the truth and I love that! The truth may hurt sometimes but it will help you to grow when you realize what the truth really means!

Who is your least favorite judge and why?

Once again, they're all great and everyone needs to stop bashing on Simon. He just knows his stuff, that's all!

What advice do you have for other hopefuls?

Just be you and never compromise who you are, anyone. I didn't change who I was at anytime in the competition to get ahead. I stayed myself and that's why I'm here.

What would people be surprised to learn about you?

They wouldn't be surprised about anything really except I am the biggest softy and romantic ever! Neither my image nor music really shows that, so it could come by surprise!