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 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.

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

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

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.

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.