MELISSA MCGHEE

When did you first start to sing?

When I was 4.

Do you have any formal singing training?

Just school + an entertainment group.

What other talents do you have?

Dancing.

If you don't make it on AMERICAN IDOL, what will you do?

Go to college for music elementary education.

What are your personal goals in life?

To succeed in the music industry, have a beautiful marriage, and stay on the path with God.

What album would your friends be surprised you own?

Vince Gill - Pocket Full of Gold.

Who is your AMERICAN IDOL?

My grandmother because she enjoys her life and lives it to the fullest.

Do you have any rituals or things you do each time you perform?

I pray.

Most embarrassing moments?

My most embarassing moment was when I was competing in a beauty pagent and I broke a fire alarm sprinkler and flooded 2 floors and stopped the pageant.

What has been your proudest moment in life so far?

Where I am in my life right now, I have overcome so much.

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

Playing the piano.

What is your definition of an AMERICAN IDOL?

Someone America can identify with.

Who is your favorite judge and why?

Simon because he is honest.

What would people be surprised to learn about you?

That I have had a very difficult life.

How has this changed your life?

Drastically because I feel as if anything is possible.

Do you have any lucky charms?

My stuffed animal named Moose.

Who are your heroes in life?

My Uncle Britton + grandparents.

What's been your toughest obstacle in life?

Overcoming family issues + my breakup with my ex.

Do you think the audition process was fair?

Very.

If you win, who will you thank first?

God, then my family.