TAMYRA GRAY

Age: 23

Hometown: Takoma Park, MD

Favorite Song: "Adore" by Prince

First Concert: At 16, a huge group of my girlfriends and I went to see Prince!

Last Concert: Nikka Costa (she is the bomb!)

Most Embarrassing Moment

Too embarrassed to say. Sorry!

Favorite Judge? Why?

Simon, because he's unabashedly honest.

Why Do You Want To Be An AMERICAN IDOL

It's not the title that is most important to me. It's being able to share my talent with the world.

If you couldn't sing, what talent would you want?

I'd like to be a painter.

Least Favorite Judge? Why?

Simon, because he's unabashedly honest.

Anything You Would Not Change To Become The American Idol?

Nothing God-given.

What's In Your CD Player Right Now

The gifted Celine Dion!

What are you going to call your first CD?

Haunted.

Album Your Friends Would Be Surprised You Own

"From Saigon to Hanoi: Traditional Songs and Music of Vietnam"

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