A: My favorite pop artists are Jason Mraz, Justin Timberlake, Stevie Wonder, John Mayer, James Morrison, Kanye West, Boys II Men, Bee Gees, Elton John, Michael Jackson, Brian McKnight, Marvin Gaye, Music Soul Child, Neyo, Jon B., Phil Collins, Robin Thicke.

Q: Favorite female pop artists?

A: My favorite female pop artists are Tamia, Regine Velasquez, Mariah Carey, Diana Ross, Spice Girls, Christina Aguilera, Robyn, Lauryn Hill, Minnie Riperton, Mya, Lilly Allen, Natasha Bedingfield, Nina, The Supremes.

Q: When did you first start to sing?

A: I started singing when I was 12.

Q: Do you have any formal singing training?

A: I have a vocal coach.

Q: What other talents do you have?

A: Other talents I have are that I can play the piano/guitar a little bit. Also, I used to dance.

--AmericanIdol.com