"If I can help somebody with a word or a song then my living shall not be in vain."
When did you first start to sing?
When I was three years of age.
Do you have any formal singing training?
No
What other talents do you have?
I can walk on my toes.
If you don't make it on American Idol, what will you do?
I will try other avenues that will help me to pursue my dream of singing.
What are your personal goals in life?
My goals are to be a great mom and role model for my kids and a loving and supportive wife to my husband. I'd also like to live out my dream of being an internationally-known artist.
What album would your friends be surprised you own?
I don't have any albums that would be surprising.
Do you have any rituals or things you do before you perform?
No
What's your most embarrassing moment?
I fell at school.
What's your proudest moment?
When I graduated from high school.
If you couldn't sing, which talent would you most like to have?
To play an instrument.
Who is your favorite judge and why?
Simon Cowell is my favorite because he always says exactly how he feels.
What would people be surprised to learn about you?
I'm a neat freak.
Do you have any good luck charms?
No
Do you think the audition process was fair?
Yes
What's been your favorite moment so far?
Hollywood Week when I made it through to the Top 50.
If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be?
To be more aggressive.
How do you plan on differentiating yourself in the competition?
My personality differentiates me.
Who are your musical influences?
Artists from the 70s, 80s and 90s.
If you have 24 hours to do anything you wanted, what would you do?
I would have a shopping spree.
Who is the person that you would most like to meet?
President Obama and Jamie Foxx.
Who's been your favorite Idol thus far?
Fantasia Barrino.
If you could perform in any venue in the world, where would that be?
I don't know.
What was the first concert you attended?
Dru Hill.
How has music moved you?
Music has always been my comfort no matter what I'm going through.
What makes a great performer?
Someone who performs and sings from the heart.
How do you combat stage fright?
I pray.
What's been the scariest part of the Idol experience so far?
Not knowing if you will go on or be eliminated.
What's been the most surprising part of the Idol experience so far?
All of the great places we've gotten to see.
If you could redo any moment in your life, what would it be and why?
I can't think of any moments that I would redo.
If you could perform with any person or group, who would it be and why?
I would perform with Stevie Wonder.
What song would you LOVE to sing on AI?
"Your Joy" by Chrisette Michelle.
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?
