I am excited and honored for the chance to sing the music of the iconic women I grew up idolizing, alongside three fabulous and funny gals in 'The Marvelous Wonderettes.'
I like my food. I would rather be a little bit on the heavier side than too thin.
I can't tell you how wonderful it is to hop in my car and drive home after rehearsal.
I want to be a country singer more than anything in the world.
With 'American Idol,' you are on your toes a lot. People don't realize the amount of work.
I grew up listening to Patsy Cline. I was a huge Patsy Cline fan. I still am. Even though she's considered country, I think of her more as a blues singer. She's got a great blues voice, and she has such an amazing story, which I always loved.
After 'American Idol,' I got a lot of 'stuck up' rumors that just fueled the never-ending flames of high school drama. Thankfully, my real friends always stood up for me and knew I wasn't like that.
I actually grew up being part of the kids' choirs, so I knew 'Joseph' basically my entire life. We've brought in this new multimedia aspect that really makes the show jump off the stage and into the audience.
I don't read things that people say about me online. They write nasty things just to mess with you. I don't need that in my life.
My mom played me all kinds of music, from Ella Fitzgerald to Celine Dion. I listened to everything growing up, old and new.
Don't let bad or negative people bring you down.
If you can dream it, you can do it.
Never give up on whatever you want to do.
I can be a nag. And my mother can be a nag. It's a nagging relationship, but we know that it's loving.
I remember my mother and I sitting down counting off our pennies to pay our bills. We really had nothing.
Some people might call me a party pooper.
Working with Dolly Parton was one of the coolest experiences of my life.
Being away from loved ones can be very hard. Taxing. With a tour, you don't know whether you'll see each other in three weeks, three months, or three days.
I liked school except for having to get up early and, of course, high school drama!
My day look is usually a good pair of jeans, my boots, and a cute T-shirt, but I love to get all dolled up in a dress and heels to go out.
