The best part of being signed by a major label was having the support of a big company behind me and the ability to meet new artists and producers.

Even though it was a stressful time in my life, I have a lot of good memories from my Idol experience.

Have fun. Especially while you're still young, you gotta keep the spark up. Even when things get boring, just remember to have fun.

A lot of people who wanted to audition for Idol have asked me: “What should I do?” or “How to I prepare myself?” I always told them: “Just go in and believe in yourself.”

When I found out that I was going to be singing with Jennifer Holliday, I literally freaked out! I grew up listening to her, and I was going to cry because I sang with someone who is a huge inspiration to me.

I always make a wish at 11:11, even if its something cheesy.

I love artists that just do what they do with so much passion and emotion.