Quick Facts

Age: 23

From: Keene, TX

Favorite Song: "I Believe I Can Fly" by R. Kelly

Idol: Myself

Interview Q & A

Do you have a job?
Student teacher.

Do you have any formal singing training?
Yes I started singing opera about a year ago.

Where have you performed before?
I have performed at many different talent shows, choir concerts, and opera competitions.

When did you first start to sing?
I started singing at about the age of five or six but did not get serious about singing till the age of eighteen.

What is your favorite song to sing?
"I Believe I Can Fly" by R. Kelly.

What is the first concert you went to?
Dr. Dre.

What is the last concert you went to?
Brian McKnight.

What other talents do you have?
I am a great opera singer, as well as a great comedian; well at least I think that I am funny.

If you don't make it on AMERICAN IDOL, what will you do?
Keep on singing while finishing school, and try to start a career in opera.

What are your goals in life?
To be the greatest person that I possibly can, do more for the community and be known as a person who puts nothing before God and my family.

What album would your friends be surprised you own?
Led Zeppelin.

What is the first CD you ever bought?
Tevin Campbell.

What is in your CD player right now?
Nothing.

Who is your AMERICAN IDOL?
Myself.

What is your favorite type of music?
Gospel, Pop and R and B.

What is your favorite song?
"I Believe I Can Fly" by R. Kelly.

Favorite male pop artist?
Michael Jackson, Prince.

Favorite female pop artist?
Janet Jackson.

Favorite album?
Michael Jacksons "Off the Wall".

Who in the music world do you think your style is most like?
Michael Jackson mixed with Brian McKnight.

Most embarrassing moment?
None.

If you couldn't sing, which talent would you most like to have?
Acting.

What has been your proudest moment in life so far?
My high school graduation.

What is your definition of an AMERICAN IDOL?
Someone who tries their hardest in succeeding to accomplish his or her goals.

Why do you want to be an AMERICAN IDOL?
This is destiny. I want to be able to touch people with my music.

Do you think the audition process was fair?
Yes.

Who is your favorite judge and why?
All.

Who is your least favorite judge and why?
None.

What advice do you have for other hopefuls?
Keep striving.

What would people be surprised to learn about you?
Nothing.

Who did you think was going to win last season?
Kelly.

If you could be a performer from any era, which would you choose and why?
Boyz II Men era.