Favorite Male Artist:

James Taylor

Favorite Female Artist:

Colby Callait

Do you have a favorite quote or personal motto?

Expect the worst but work for the best.

When did you first start to sing?

When I was 13 and started playing guitar.

Do you have any formal singing training?

Three months at a local studio.

What other talents do you have?

Any sport and a small amount of break dancing.

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

Worked at a relief organization.

What are your personal goals in life?

Have a career in music and settle down and have a family.

What music would your friends be surprised you own?

Keith Green

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

Breathe and say a prayer to stay calm.

What's your most embarrassing moment?

Not sure.

What's your proudest moment?

Handing out nutritional products to orphans in South Africa and Swaziland.

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

I would love to be able to dance.

What would people be surprised to learn about you?

I've never touched alcohol.

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

I've learned that I can handle more than I thought as far as pressure goes.

How do you plan on differentiating yourself in the competition?

I plan on working to improve my performance and putting unique twists on songs.

Who are your musical influences?

John Denver, James Taylor, One Republic, Jack Johnson, John Mayer

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

Skydive

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

Bono

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

David Cook

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

The new Cowboys Stadium. Packing out that venue would be such a rush.

What was the first concert you attended?

I don't remember.

How has music inspired you?

Music has let me express myself in a way that nothing else can.

What makes a great performer?

Lots of energy while still staying technically tight.

How do you combat stage fright?

Remember that the people in the crowd are pulling for you.

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

How unique all the contestants are.

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

Not sure.

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

U2 - I could learn so much about what makes a good musician and performer.

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

Country because I've never played a lot of country music.

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

Big band or swing.

What's your dream song to perform?

I Have to Say I Love You In a Song - Jim Croce

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

Adam Lambert