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 you are in the American Idol bubble, a lot of contestants want to go as far as they can and wish to be on point with ready-to-go songs.

My experience working with a major label was not all bad, I was blessed to go through that experience, and I know what to do during the next time around.

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.

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

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