Jasmine's Q&A

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  • When did you first start to sing?
  • When I was about 3 years old, a song came on the radio and I started singing and my family was shocked.
  • Do you have any formal singing training?
  • Yes.
  • What other talents do you have?
  • I played the clarinet and I like to act.
  • If you don't make it on American Idol, what will you do?
  • I will continue to sing and perform. I am not giving up on my dream and I will continue to get my education.
  • What are your personal goals in life?
  • To obtain a BA in Musical Theatre or Vocal Performance.
  • What album would your friends be surprised you own?
  • "The Open Door" by Evanescence.
  • Do you have any rituals or things you do before you perform?
  • I always pray and I drink Cranberry Apple Zinger Tea.
  • What's your most embarrassing moment?
  • When I was younger and I wanted to be an iceskater, so I used to pretend with my socks on the kitchen floor and once I fell in front of my mom.
  • What's your proudest moment?
  • When I received my Golden Ticket to Hollywood and when I was asked to sing at the Miss America Pageant this year.
  • If you couldn't sing, which talent would you most like to have?
  • I would like to be able to dance professionally.
  • Who is your favorite judge and why?
  • Paula Abdul is my favorite judge because she is such a nice person. She is also very talented and she always has something positive to say about someone.
  • What would people be surprised to learn about you?
  • I still don't have my driver's license, but I enjoy riding in the car instead of driving.
  • Do you have any good luck charms?
  • I have a cross that I have had for years.
  • Do you think the audition process was fair?
  • Yes, I think it was totally fair. I beleive everything happens for a reason and that God has a plan for everyone's life.
  • What's been your favorite moment so far?
  • When all of the judges voted for me me to be in the Top 36!
  • If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be?
  • I would like to be taller. I'm 5'4", but I would like to be 5'7".
  • How do you plan on differentiating yourself in the competition?
  • I think my voice will set me apart from the others in this competition.
  • Who are your musical influences?
  • Christina Aguilera, Carrie Underwood, Faith Hill, Whiteny Houston and Alicia Keys.
  • If you have 24 hours to do anything you wanted, what would you do?
  • I would fly to Paris, France and see the beautiful sights, eat French food and visit the malls.
  • Who is the person that you would most like to meet?
  • Justin Timberlake.
  • Who's been your favorite Idol thus far?
  • Carrie Underwood.
  • If you could perform in any venue in the world, where would that be?
  • Madison Square Garden.
  • What was the first concert you attended?
  • I have actually never been to a concert, but I look forward to going to one, one day.
  • How has music moved you?
  • Music is the most important thing in my life and has made me so much more open to different styles and genres of singing.
  • What makes a great performer?
  • A person who has great stage presence and is entertaining.
  • How do you combat stage fright?
  • I take deep breaths and I pray for confidence.
  • What's been the scariest part of the Idol experience so far?
  • The final judgement right before I found out if I made the Top 36, I was so afraid and nervous at the same time.
  • What's been the most surprising part of the Idol experience so far?
  • Right before my Jacksonville auditions, we all had to stand out in the rain for hours before we could go inside.
  • If you could redo any moment in your life, what would it be and why?
  • I could probably redo my firstaudition in Jacksonville. I would choose a different song to audition with so the judges would have a better first impression.
  • If you could perform with any person or group, who would it be and why?
  • I would like to perform with Chris Brown. He is an amazing performaer and entertainer and he would be so much fun to perform with.
  • What song would you LOVE to sing on AI?
  • "At Last" by Etta James.
  • What one moment in past AI seasons will you always remember?
  • The final night in season one when Kelly Clarkson performed "A Moment Like This": she was so happy because she won and she could barely sing because of joy.
  • How did you make the final decision to try out for AI?
  • I made up my mind like the day before that I was going to audition. I knew was what I have always wanted to do with my life!! I am so glad I made that decision.

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