• I think you're in the zone right now.

    You kind of made Patsy Cline feel current.

  • Love your voice and originality.

    It was cute, it was quirky, it plays into what you're all about.

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  • Question: What one performance in a past AI season will you always remember?
  • Answer: Adam Lambert's "Black or White" or his performance with Kiss during the finale.
  • Question: What's your dream song to perform?
  • Answer: "I Am the Walrus" with the exact same arrangement and instruments.
  • Question: What theme week would you love to have for Season 9?
  • Answer: Beatles night with Paul McCartney!
  • Question: Which theme week would be most challenging to you and why?
  • Answer: Probably Michael Jackson night.
  • Question: If you could perform with any person or group, who would it be and why?
  • Answer: Paul McCartney or Robert Plant
  • Question: What's been the most surprising part of the Idol experience so far?
  • Answer: Being told I wasn't one of the strongest singers. It's the time to do some epic big vocal songs and show everyone what I've got!
  • Question: How do you combat stage fright?
  • Answer: By telling myself that I’m gonna kick butt!
  • Question: What makes a great performer?
  • Answer: Someone who is confident and truly expresses themselves when they sing the lyrics. Always gotta be into it!
  • Question: How has music inspired you?
  • Answer: Music has inspired me to be an original individual and to create and write music with true feeling and also to inspire others to do the same. Real music can change lives.
  • Question: What was the first concert you attended?
  • Answer: Michelle Branch.
  • Question: If you could perform in any venue in the world, where you that be and why?
  • Answer: Definitely would love to headline a show at the Red Rocks Amphitheater near my hometown in Colorado.
  • Question: Of the past 8 seasons, who's been your favorite Idol contestant thus far?
  • Answer: Adam Lambert
  • Question: Who is the person that you would most like to meet?
  • Answer: Paul McCartney
  • Question: If you have 24 hours to do anything you wanted, what would you do?
  • Answer: Fly into space.
  • Question: Who are your musical influences?
  • Answer: The Beatles
  • Question: How do you plan on differentiating yourself in the competition?
  • Answer: Picking awesome and different songs, displaying my original voice.
  • Question: What have you learned (about yourself) by going through the Idol audition process?
  • Answer: That I have the ability to stay confident through criticism.
  • Question: What would people be surprised to learn about you?
  • Answer: That I'm much more friendly and courteous than I appear to be.
  • Question: If you couldn't sing, which talent would you most like to have?
  • Answer: I'd love to be a fierce lawyer.
  • Question: What's your proudest moment?
  • Answer: Making it to the top 24!
  • Question: What's your most embarrassing moment?
  • Answer: Not being able to tune up my guitar on stage after going into drop D.
  • Question: Do you have any rituals or things you do before you perform?
  • Answer: I try to get as psyched as I possibly can.
  • Question: What music would your friends be surprised you own?
  • Answer: Lady Gaga. Don't usually jam pop music.
  • Question: What are your personal goals in life?
  • Answer: To own a record label and be successful enough to finance everything I want for my music career.
  • Question: What has been the most unique job/chore you've ever had?
  • Answer: Definitely American Idol! Wow
  • Question: What other talents do you have?
  • Answer: Songwriting,I can hike up a big mountain, and I'm good at makeup.
  • Question: Do you have any formal singing training?
  • Answer: Been taking singing lessons for as long as I can remember.
  • Question: When did you first start to sing?
  • Answer: In the womb!
  • Question: Do you have a favorite quote or personal motto?
  • Answer: A dream is just a wish without a plan.
  • Question: Favorite Female Artist:
  • Answer: Janis Joplin
  • Question: Favorite Male Artist:
  • Answer: George Harrison

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