• You can sing, you have talent.

    You're real, and you're a really good performer.

  • I did not feel that you connected to the song.

    The song was about a climb, but I think you just fell.

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  • Question: What one performance in a past AI season will you always remember?
  • Answer: When Fantasia sang "Summertime" the first time. It was so beautiful and I'll never forget it.
  • Question: What's your dream song to perform?
  • Answer: "Just a Dream" by Carrie Underwood - I love that song so much!
  • Question: What theme week would you love to have for Season 9?
  • Answer: Show tunes
  • Question: Which theme week would be most challenging to you and why?
  • Answer: Disco! I don't really know how to sing disco and top of that I would have to disco dance! It would be a mess.
  • Question: If you could perform with any person or group, who would it be and why?
  • Answer: Darius Rucker or Taylor Swift
  • Question: What's been the most surprising part of the Idol experience so far?
  • Answer: Everyone is so nice and it really feels like a family. I was expecting everyone to be competitive but it's been so great. I love everyone.
  • Question: How do you combat stage fright?
  • Answer: I try not to think about it as much and I just go out there and have a good time.
  • Question: What makes a great performer?
  • Answer: The ability to have fun on stage and not be too serious about everything.
  • Question: How has music inspired you?
  • Answer: Music has inspired me to work harder and to not ever give up. It's given me a reason for being where I am. Without music I don't know where I would be.
  • Question: What was the first concert you attended?
  • Answer: Boys Like Girls
  • Question: If you could perform in any venue in the world, where you that be and why?
  • Answer: At the Grammy Awards! It's the music award show so that would be such an honor.
  • Question: Of the past 8 seasons, who's been your favorite Idol contestant thus far?
  • Answer: Definitely Carrie Underwood!
  • Question: Who is the person that you would most like to meet?
  • Answer: Taylor Lautner - hands down.
  • Question: If you have 24 hours to do anything you wanted, what would you do?
  • Answer: Go to Disneyland. That's my favorite place EVER! I've been there 9 times.
  • Question: Who are your musical influences?
  • Answer: Taylor Swift for the energy she brings to her shows and Katy Perry for playing an awesome guitar.
  • Question: How do you plan on differentiating yourself in the competition?
  • Answer: My music style is pretty different from the other contestants. I sing country/pop.
  • Question: What have you learned (about yourself) by going through the Idol audition process?
  • Answer: I learned that I am quite the crier. I cried so much and usually I don't cry too much. So I learned that this has made me a little more emotional.
  • Question: What would people be surprised to learn about you?
  • Answer: I'm a huge dog person! I love my dogs so much. I have 2 shepherds and I'm seriously obsessed.
  • Question: If you couldn't sing, which talent would you most like to have?
  • Answer: I love fashion design and hair/make-up. So if I couldn't sing that would definitely be something I'd love to get into.
  • Question: What's your proudest moment?
  • Answer: Making it past the first audition for American Idol! Definitely...I can't think of anything that tops that.
  • Question: What's your most embarrassing moment?
  • Answer: Thankfully, I haven't had one yet but I'm sure it'll come. I am extremely clumsy so I might be one to fall off the stage!
  • Question: Do you have any rituals or things you do before you perform?
  • Answer: I pray and take deep breaths.
  • Question: What music would your friends be surprised you own?
  • Answer: High School Musical or Hannah Montana CDs.
  • Question: What are your personal goals in life?
  • Answer: I want to be happy doing whatever I choose. I want to be successful.
  • Question: What has been the most unique job/chore you've ever had?
  • Answer: I cleaned an assisted living facility.
  • Question: What other talents do you have?
  • Answer: Dancing
  • Question: Do you have any formal singing training?
  • Answer: I have a vocal coach - Walter Belcher.
  • Question: When did you first start to sing?
  • Answer: Around age 4 or 5.
  • Question: Do you have a favorite quote or personal motto?
  • Answer: "I do what I have to do so that I can do what I want to do." - The Great Debaters.
  • Question: Favorite Female Artist:
  • Answer: Taylor Swift
  • Question: Favorite Male Artist:
  • Answer: Ron Pope

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