Favorite Male Artist:

Doyle Bramhall II

Favorite Female Artist:

Mindy Smith

Do you have a favorite quote or personal motto?

Be happy in your situation. It could always be worse.

When did you first start to sing?

1 or 2 years old. Before I talked.

Do you have any formal singing training?

No.

What other talents do you have?

I'm good at games and I have construction skills.

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

Glazing Satillo tile.

What are your personal goals in life?

To continue doing what I love and eventually have a family.

What music would your friends be surprised you own?

I listen to music from literally every genre and time period. Nothing would surprise my friends!

Do you have any rituals or things you do before you perform?

No.

What's your most embarrassing moment?

Dancing!

What's your proudest moment?

Making the Top 24!

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

I would like to be a magician. Very cool.

What would people be surprised to learn about you?

That I love to read

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

That I can't remember dance steps, melody lines, lyrics and harmonies when I stay up for 40 hours. Haha!

How do you plan on differentiating yourself in the competition?

By being myself

Who are your musical influences?

Way too many to list. I am influenced by everything that I hear.

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

Fly an F-16.

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

Doyle Bramhall II

Of the past 8 seasons, who's been your favorite Idol contestant thus far?

Chris Daughtry

If you could perform in any venue in the world, where you that be and why?

Red Rock - it's an awesome stage or the Nokia Theater in LA - that means I made it!

What was the first concert you attended?

The Archangels - I was about 10.

How has music inspired you?

It brings joy to my life. That inspires me to continue regardless of my money situation.

What makes a great performer?

Passion

How do you combat stage fright?

I focus on music. I don't normally have stage fright though.

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

Making so many friends and making it this far.

If you could redo any moment in your life, what would it be and why?

I wouldn't change anything. My mistakes have made me the person I am.

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

Doyle Bramhall II or Eric Clapton. Doyle has should and E.C. has done a lot of different stuff but it's all been great.

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

Broadway - it's not something that I'm familiar with.

What theme week would you love to have for Season 9?

Blues week! Or soul week!

What's your dream song to perform?

I haven't figured that out yet.

What one performance in a past AI season will you always remember?

I haven't watched. I'm very sorry.