- How did you make the final decision to try out for AI?
- Peer pressure and knowing that this was my chance to honor EvenCarson by doing something big that would have made her proud.
- What one moment in past AI seasons will you always remember?
- Elliott Yamin being visibly moved when he met Stevie Wonder. I can relate to his reaction.
- What song would you LOVE to sing on AI?
- "You And I" by Stevie Wonder.
- If you could perform with any person or group, who would it be and why?
- Boys II Men - 1994. My favorite group ever. They were on top of the world in '94.
- If you could redo any moment in your life, what would it be and why?
- Everything bad that's happened to me has made me stronger.
- What's been the most surprising part of the Idol experience so far?
- The people! Everone is down to earth and friendly.
- What's been the scariest part of the Idol experience so far?
- The waiting.
- How do you combat stage fright?
- Remind myself that being nervous only hurts my performance.
- What makes a great performer?
- Energy and talent.
- How has music moved you?
- It's my emotional outlet and the thing that makes me happiest.
- What was the first concert you attended?
- Boys II Men.
- If you could perform in any venue in the world, where would that be?
- Kennedy Center.
- Who's been your favorite Idol thus far?
- Kelly Clarkson.
- Who is the person that you would most like to meet?
- Barack Obama.
- If you have 24 hours to do anything you wanted, what would you do?
- Spend a day in DC with my best friends.
- Who are your musical influences?
- Stevie, Chris Brown, Boys II Men, Michael Jackson.
- How do you plan on differentiating yourself in the competition?
- I am who I am and most people appreciate the simplicity of honesty.
- If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be?
- My teeth -- wear your retainer!
- What's been your favorite moment so far?
- Peforming "My Perogative" during Hollywood.
- Do you think the audition process was fair?
- It is definitely not for the weak of heart, but I think, mostly, yes.
- Do you have any good luck charms?
- A button reading "Even" in honor of the late Eve Marie Carson -- I wore it at my graduation.
- What would people be surprised to learn about you?
- I'm easily riled up, especially about UNC basketball.
- Who is your favorite judge and why?
- Randy has common sense, experience and a good attitude.
- If you couldn't sing, which talent would you most like to have?
- Play the piano or guitar well.
- What's your proudest moment?
- Singing in front of friends and family at the Clef Hangers 30th Anniversary concert.
- What's your most embarrassing moment?
- Being shown doing a stupid dance in the preview for the KC audition show.
- Do you have any rituals or things you do before you perform?
- Just get pumped up - jump around, etc.
- What album would your friends be surprised you own?
- Houses of the Holy by Led Zeppelin.
- What are your personal goals in life?
- Be the best at what I do every day.
- If you don't make it on American Idol, what will you do?
- Pursue music, some way.
- What other talents do you have?
- I'm pretty much a one trick pony.
- Do you have any formal singing training?
- No.
- When did you first start to sing?
- Age 2. Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star.
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