American Idol

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Favorite Male Pop Artist?
Michael Jackson.
Favorite Female Pop Artist?
Pink.
Favorite Quote:
"I'll never let you go, if you promise not to fade away."
When did you first start to sing?
At the age of five.
Do you have any formal singing training?
Yes.
What other talents do you have?
Playing the guitar.
If you don't make it on American Idol, what will you do?
I will keep on singing.
What are your personal goals in life?
To follow my dream of becoming a famous singer.
What album would your friends be surprised you own?
ABBA.
Do you have any rituals or things you do before you perform?
Pray.
What's your most embarrassing moment?
Falling after getting off the stage I just performed on.
What's your proudest moment?
Being on American Idol.
If you couldn't sing, which talent would you most like to have?
I'd love to be great at playing the guitar.
Who is your favorite judge and why?
Who doesn't love Simon?! He's fun.
What would people be surprised to learn about you?
I've run two marathons.
Do you have any good luck charms?
Yes.
Do you think the audition process was fair?
Yes.
What's been your favorite moment so far?
Hollywood Week.
If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be?
Change the fact that I'm a procrastinator.
How do you plan on differentiating yourself in the competition?
Just simply being myself.
Who are your musical influences?
Pink, Beck, Katy Perry, Mariah Carey, Heart.
If you have 24 hours to do anything you wanted, what would you do?
I would go on the top of buildings and sing my heart out.
Who is the person that you would most like to meet?
David Beckham.
Who's been your favorite Idol thus far?
Fantasia Barrino, Carly Smithson.
If you could perform in any venue in the world, where would that be?
The Coliseum.
What was the first concert you attended?
A radio station sponsored Spanish rock concert.
How has music moved you?
It has made me grow and help myself become a better person.
What makes a great performer?
Their personality.
How do you combat stage fright?
I don't have stage fright.
What's been the scariest part of the Idol experience so far?
The eliminations.
What's been the most surprising part of the Idol experience so far?
Again, the eliminations.
If you could redo any moment in your life, what would it be and why?
I wouldn't want to change anything.
If you could perform with any person or group, who would it be and why?
Muse!
What song would you LOVE to sing on AI?
"Barracuda" by Heart.
What one moment in past AI seasons will you always remember?
When Fantasia won.
How did you make the final decision to try out for AI?
I have wanted to audition since I was nine years old.

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