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

“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.

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

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.

When I found out that I made it to the Season 11 finale, I was so shocked that if you went on YouTube and re-watch the Top 3 Results Show, you will see my face looked like a bus hit it.

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