Do you have a job?
No.

Do you have any formal singing training?
Yes. I was a voice major for 3 1/2 years at Alabama A&M University. And four years of training from my high school teacher.

Where have you performed before?
Perform all the time with my bands, Just A Few Cats and God's Gift. Several school performances.

When did you first start to sing?
When I was 3.

What is your favorite song to sing?
"For All We Know" by Donnie Hathaway.

What is the first concert you went to?
New Edition.

What is the last concert you went to?
India.Arie.

What other talents do you have?
I played football all through high school and one year in college.

If you don't make it on AMERICAN IDOL, what will you do?
I am going to continue following my dream of becoming a star.

What are your goals in life?
To be a performer.

What album would your friends be surprised you own?
Tori Amos.

What is the first CD you ever bought?
The first album I ever had was New Edition.

What is in your CD player right now?
Curtis Mayfield.

Who is your AMERICAN IDOL?
Donnie Hathaway.

What is your favorite type of music?
Gospel, jazz, soul and R&B.

What is your favorite song?
"For All We Know" by Donnie Hathaway.

Favorite male pop artist?
Dave Hollister.

Favorite female pop artist?
Kellie Price.

Favorite album?
Donnie's Hathaway's Greatest Hits.

Who in the music world do you think your style is most like?
Dave Hollister and Donnie Hathaway.

Most embarrassing moment?
None.

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

What has been your proudest moment in life so far?
When I graduated high school and saw how proud my mother was.

What is your definition of an AMERICAN IDOL?
Someone who represents the people.

Why do you want to be an AMERICAN IDOL?
So that I can show off my talents.

Do you think the audition process was fair?
It was cool.

Who is your favorite judge and why?
Randy. Because he tells it like it is without being rude.

Who is your least favorite judge and why?
Simon. Just because.

What advice do you have for other hopefuls?
Just keep dreaming.

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

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

If you could be a performer from any era, which would you choose and why?
'70s.

 

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