• This is one of the greatest performances at the perfect time on the show.

    You were completely emotionally invested in that song unlike any other night.

  • You're in a league of your own. You have a beautiful voice.

    The final critique I'm ever gonna give: That was outstanding.

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  • Question: What one performance in a past AI season will you always remember?
  • Answer: I don't own a television.
  • Question: What's your dream song to perform?
  • Answer: Originals, but otherwise "Piece of my Heart" by Janis or "Jolene" by Ray LaMontagne.
  • Question: What theme week would you love to have for Season 9?
  • Answer: Blues if there were one.
  • Question: Which theme week would be most challenging to you and why?
  • Answer: Anything where I have to go guitarless and dance.
  • Question: If you could perform with any person or group, who would it be and why?
  • Answer: Glen Hansard, Ray LaMontagne or Melissa Etheridge. They have so much passion and soul. It comes from somewhere completely real.
  • Question: What's been the most surprising part of the Idol experience so far?
  • Answer: How difficult it really is.
  • Question: How do you combat stage fright?
  • Answer: I don't really have stage fright.
  • Question: What makes a great performer?
  • Answer: Connecting on a personal level with the music, soul, and being able to play an instrument well.
  • Question: How has music inspired you?
  • Answer: It has been my therapy, writing, performing - ventilation for my soul.
  • Question: What was the first concert you attended?
  • Answer: Live & Counting Crows with my dad.
  • Question: If you could perform in any venue in the world, where you that be and why?
  • Answer: The Village Idiot, Maumee, Ohio. It's my favorite hangout and all my friends are there. I feel very comfortable and at home there.
  • Question: Of the past 8 seasons, who's been your favorite Idol contestant thus far?
  • Answer: Jason Castro, because I got to meet and talk to him. He has great hair.
  • Question: Who is the person that you would most like to meet?
  • Answer: Ray LaMontagne
  • Question: If you have 24 hours to do anything you wanted, what would you do?
  • Answer: Relax in the sunshine somewhere with my kid, bf, and guitar.
  • Question: Who are your musical influences?
  • Answer: Glen Hansard, Janis Joplin, Jewel, Tracy Chapman, Melissa Etheridge, Bobby May, Ron Rassberry, Brian Walker, Ray LaMontagne.
  • Question: How do you plan on differentiating yourself in the competition?
  • Answer: By just being myself.
  • Question: What have you learned (about yourself) by going through the Idol audition process?
  • Answer: That I am stronger than I ever imagined.
  • Question: What would people be surprised to learn about you?
  • Answer: Not sure.
  • Question: If you couldn't sing, which talent would you most like to have?
  • Answer: Sound engineering/music production.
  • Question: What's your proudest moment?
  • Answer: I bought my son a tiny drum set, and he just knew what to do. What a Rock Star he is!
  • Question: What's your most embarrassing moment?
  • Answer: I'm not easily embarrassed, but I tend to say silly things and stupid jokes to combat nerves.
  • Question: Do you have any rituals or things you do before you perform?
  • Answer: Not really, I just like to play.
  • Question: What music would your friends be surprised you own?
  • Answer: None, my friends know I love all genres.
  • Question: What are your personal goals in life?
  • Answer: To be a cool mom and working musician.
  • Question: What has been the most unique job/chore you've ever had?
  • Answer: Played a skydiver's funeral, and was paid in 1/2 in $, 1/2 in skydiving.
  • Question: What other talents do you have?
  • Answer: I like to knit, harmonica, draw, paint, sculpt, flare my nostrils. Mommy multi-tasking!
  • Question: Do you have any formal singing training?
  • Answer: No.
  • Question: When did you first start to sing?
  • Answer: First grade, I was Suzie Snowflake in a Christmas play. Started playing gigs professionally at 10 years.
  • Question: Do you have a favorite quote or personal motto?
  • Answer: "Success ain't about the money, it's about doing what you love." - ME
  • Question: Favorite Female Artist:
  • Answer: Melissa Etheridge, Janis Joplin
  • Question: Favorite Male Artist:
  • Answer: Ray LaMontagne, Glen Hansard

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