Well, fortunately we found out that the runner-up our particular year was going to get a record contract also. So it was kind of a - it was bitter sweet but it was an opportunity.

It's important that I make a difference in some way. It's not necessarily how I make a difference, but I want to make sure that I do.

I auditioned just for fun.

I think celebrities have an obligation to the public to not just sing or act.

I went to school for special education. I always assumed when I had the opportunity I would love to try and help kids with disabilities.

I think there is a predisposition among Christians that Hollywood is anti-Jesus or anti-Christianity. I was warned I'd have to fight to maintain the freedom to express my beliefs. It's an unfair stereotype, and so far that's been the farthest from the truth. While everyone I work with may not share my beliefs, I have been surrounded by nothing but support.

Because I'm from North Carolina, you think I'm the Andy Griffith show, or something?