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MELINDA LIRA
Age: 19
Hometown: Hanford, CA
Audition City: San Francisco
What's in your CD player right now? Usher.
What's your favorite type of music? Gospel R&B oldies.
When did you first start to sing?
When I was 5.
Do you have any formal singing training?
No.
What other talents do you have?
Dancing, sports, basketball, volleyball, softball.
If you don’t make it on AMERICAN IDOL, what will you do?
I will continue my dream.
What are your personal goals in life?
To be on the top and succeed in music.
What album would your friends be surprised you own?
Bobby McFerrin.
Who is your AMERICAN IDOL?
My mom.
Do you have any rituals or things you do each time before you perform?
Pray.
Favorite male pop artist?
Justin Timerlake.
Favorite female pop artist?
Mariah Carey.
Most embarrassing moment?
My zipper in my pants broke in the back when I was in a presentation in front of everybody.
What has been your proudest moment in life so far?
Knowing that I'm finally doing what I want to do wholeheartedly.
If you couldn't sing, which talent would you most like to have?
Magician.
What is your definition of an AMERICAN IDOL?
Someone who has the heart of music and that is singing for all the right reasons.
Who is your favorite judge and why?
Simon, because he's the most honest.
What would people be surprised to learn about you?
I like cereal any time of the day.
How has this changed your life?
It has made me a lot more optimistic about everything I do. And has put a peace in my knowing that I'm doing what I'm supposed to do.
Do you have any lucky charms?
Just the Lord.
Who are your heroes in life?
My teacher Mrs. Kamerin (choir teacher) and Tricia Adams helped me in music tremendously and taught me so much.
What's been your toughest obstacle in life?
To overcome all the negativity.
Do you think the audition process was fair?
Yes, for the most part.
If you win, who will you thank first?
The Lord.
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SONG LIST
- "Power Of Love" (Celine Dion)