I am the captain of the pom squad at my school so I love to dance. I run track. I'm also pretty good at shopping!
* Do you have any formal singing training?
No!
* When did you first start to sing?
When I was about 4-5 ... big sister sang before me so I followed in my big sissie's footsteps. My pawpaw heard me singing riding my bike and thought I was good for my age, and that's when it started.
* Favorite female pop artists?
Martina McBride, Celine Dion, Christina Aguilera.
* Favorite male pop artists?
Keith Urban, Dierks Bentley, Billy Currington, Justin Timberlake.
* If you don't make it on American Idol, what will you do?
I will definitely keep singing--it's my life and how I express myself.
* What are your personal goals in life?
To do what I love to do makes me happy. I want to help people in some aspect.
* What album would your friends be surprised you own?
Hairspray, Phantom of the Opera soundtracks.
* Do you have any rituals or things you do before you perform?
Say a quick prayer and fix my hair! Ha ha.
* What is your most embarassing moment?
I'm really klutzy, so I fall a lot with my friends--that's always embarrassing.
* What has been your proudest moment in life so far?
Making it to the top 24 on American Idol-it's amazing!
* If you couldn't sing, which talent would you most like to have?
I've always wanted to be a crazy tumbler. I think gymnastics would be fun.
* Who is your favorite judge and why?
Simon because he has a soft side you just have to look hard at to see... but I love Paula and Randy too.
* What would people be surprised to learn about you?
I'm really just a big goof.
* Do you have any lucky charms?
My really good friend Neyshia gave me a ring during Hollywood Week so I put it on for good luck, then I got in the Top 24! So now I'm not going to take it off!