If you could perform in any venue?

Kodak, because it's just an amazing venue.

How has music inspired you?

It's my way of life.

Do you have any formal singing training?

Yes with Donald Cary (Cary's Music Studio) and Katrice Corrett (Honest Praise Performing Arts, Westminster Choir College and Lauren Amey Center).

What album would your friends be surprised you own?

Motown's greatest hits.

If you could perform with any person or group, who would it be and why?

Katrice Corrett and Highest Praise because they are blessed.

What do you do to unwind after a performance?

Pray and sleep.

Which theme week would be most challenging to you and why?

Rock and Roll, just not my style.

What theme week would you love to have for Season 11?

Motown.

What's your dream song to perform?

'Ordinary People' remix by John Legend.

What makes a great performer?

Great stage and music.

How do you combat stage fright?

Prayer.

How do you plan on differentiating yourself in the competition?

It's already done in 6'8' and a half. Don't take away my half.

If you could model your career after an artist, who would it be and why?

Katrice Corrett and whatever God has for me is for me.

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

Playing the piano.

What has been the most unique job/chore you've ever had?

Collections (ugh).

How would you define success in life?

Peace and security in myself and staying true to who I am.

What's the most embarrassing thing you've ever seen or experienced??

Baby pictures.

What's your proudest moment in life outside of American Idol?

Getting accepted to Westminster Choir College in Princeton, NJ.

What would people be surprised to learn about you?

I can dance and do a split.

If you have 24 hours to do anything you wanted, what would you do?

A worldwide concert, live and aired all over the world.

Who is the person that you would most like to meet?

John Legend and Jennifer Hudson.

Do you have a favorite quote, phrase or personal motto / words to live by?

'What God has for me it is for me' and 'Where words fail music speaks'.

What's been the most surprising part of the Idol experience so far?

The photo shoots and the live shows.

What have you learned about yourself by going through the Idol audition process?

That everyone who says they love you and are down for you are not.

What are you hoping to get out of your Idol experience?

A great music career.