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.

“I Don’t Want to Miss A Thing” is a hard song to perform, I was worried that I was not going to reach that significant note that is at the end of the song. Thank god, Steven loved it! He was the nicest and friendliest judge that I have met. He also invited me to chat with him whether I had free time on the Idol set.

Music has always been a huge part of my life.

I was 16-years-old when I appeared on 'American Idol,' and the show was my boot camp. It was a crazy, stressful at times, experience.

My friends are mostly familiar with music that plays on the mainstream radio.

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

I was born in America, but I consider myself a Filipino.