• You did a good job with it.

    You had some nice moments there.

  • You're good, you're here, you're beautiful.

    I don't see you as a contemporary recording artist.

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  • Question: What one performance in a past AI season will you always remember?
  • Answer: Fantasia singing Summertime
  • Question: What's your dream song to perform?
  • Answer: I Will Always Love You - But I won't attempt it because that song is untouchable.
  • Question: What theme week would you love to have for Season 9?
  • Answer: 90's R&B
  • Question: Which theme week would be most challenging to you and why?
  • Answer: Country week. I don't listen to much country so we'll see how that goes!
  • Question: If you could perform with any person or group, who would it be and why?
  • Answer: John Mayer because he's my favorite male singer/songwriter.
  • Question: What's been the most surprising part of the Idol experience so far?
  • Answer: Everything happens so quickly. It's incredible to see how many come together to make this show happen.
  • Question: How do you combat stage fright?
  • Answer: Preparation and confidence.
  • Question: What makes a great performer?
  • Answer: A mixture of confidence and vulnerability.
  • Question: How has music inspired you?
  • Answer: Music is proof that it is possible for everyone to be united, it brings people together.
  • Question: What was the first concert you attended?
  • Answer: N*Sync! I was a huge fan.
  • Question: If you could perform in any venue in the world, where you that be and why?
  • Answer: TD Bank North or Fenway Park. Boston is my hometown and I've always wanted to perform there.
  • Question: Of the past 8 seasons, who's been your favorite Idol contestant thus far?
  • Answer: Jordin Sparks. I love her personality.
  • Question: Who is the person that you would most like to meet?
  • Answer: Michael Jackson
  • Question: If you have 24 hours to do anything you wanted, what would you do?
  • Answer: Go to Puerto Rico and see where my grandmother was born and raised.
  • Question: Who are your musical influences?
  • Answer: Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder and Whitney Houston
  • Question: How do you plan on differentiating yourself in the competition?
  • Answer: Not sure.
  • Question: What have you learned (about yourself) by going through the Idol audition process?
  • Answer: I've learned that my work ethic is stronger than I thought. I'm willing to work and work hard for what I wan, no matter how crazy this process may be.
  • Question: What would people be surprised to learn about you?
  • Answer: I don't like stairs. They make me nervous.
  • Question: If you couldn't sing, which talent would you most like to have?
  • Answer: I grew up dancing, so I'd be a dancer.
  • Question: What's your proudest moment?
  • Answer: Next to this moment, winning my scholarship to Berklee College of Music.
  • Question: What's your most embarrassing moment?
  • Answer: Walking into a glass wall and busting my lip!
  • Question: Do you have any rituals or things you do before you perform?
  • Answer: I always pray, but I have to brush my teeth. A clean mouth is a happy mouth!
  • Question: What music would your friends be surprised you own?
  • Answer: Justin Bieber and Miley Cyrus
  • Question: What are your personal goals in life?
  • Answer: At the end of the day, I want to know that I love my job and I love what I do. That's the greatest success.
  • Question: What has been the most unique job/chore you've ever had?
  • Answer: I worked at an after school program for about a year or two. I was only 14.
  • Question: What other talents do you have?
  • Answer: I grew up dancing (ballet, tap and jazz).
  • Question: Do you have any formal singing training?
  • Answer: I was a voice principal at Berklee College of Music and just finished in December.
  • Question: When did you first start to sing?
  • Answer: I started singing when I was 4 or 5 years old. My 1st solo was in my 1st grade Christmas play.
  • Question: Do you have a favorite quote or personal motto?
  • Answer: Everything happens for a reason.
  • Question: Favorite Female Artist:
  • Answer: Beyonce/Whitney Houston
  • Question: Favorite Male Artist:
  • Answer: John Mayer

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