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.”

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

Music has always been a huge part of my life.

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

Do not let anything get in your way of chasing your dreams.

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

I used to have hair so long, my nickname was Pocahontas.