This update was long overdue. So I didn't win. I came in second place and when you think about how many hundreds of thousands of people tried out that is pretty good or at least I'd say so. American Idol was like a stepping stone for me. It got me out there into the public eye. I'm completely excited to see what happens next for me. Hopefully ( Read more... )

Tonight. Tonight was not comprehendible. I couldn't believe that I experienced something so magical. I would have never pictured that something like this would happen to me, not in my wildest dreams. I never thought I could feel like this about anything. With such passion and force and such a drive that I have never seen in myself about anything, ( Read more... )

I am so nervous. I am so nervous. I am so nervous. My stomach is churning and I am seeing double. It can go any way at this point. I really don't know what more to say. It is hard for me to type right now. I'll update later after the show. But, wow, I've never been so fidgety.

Last night was magical. It was one of my favorite nights so far and I have to tell you I am so glad to be experiencing every single moment. One after the next is more beautiful and inspirational than the next and I have the viewers to thank. I was able to sing 'Solitaire', which is one of my all time favorite songs. I love the rhythm and the melody ( Read more... )

I took her out for the day. Just the two of us. We went out to dinner where we talked about everything under the sun. She's really easy to talk to and listens to you. She really listens to you like she cares about what you're saying. I've never met anyone like her. After lunch we drove around. We just drove around and held each others hands looking ( Read more... )

I was so nervous yesterday and it was evident in my performance. I don't know why I'm usually very calm while I'm on stage but last night I was extremely nervous. I'm happy with it though. Trenyce did so well. As did Ruben and Carmen and Josh. Everyone did exceptionally well including my girl Kimberley. I love her so much and I'm so glad she really ( Read more... )

Don't be mad at me. Don't hate me. Don't yell at me. Please don't hate me. I am going to try to explain as best I can why this happened. It won't be easy but I will try. I am not very good at expressing my feelings. Especially romantic feelings. But I will try. Let me first start off by saying that I love you. I love you so much. You know that ( Read more... )

Julia. Whenever you were feeling down about how you missed your family, wanted to go home, sick of constantly singing, not getting enough sleep, annoyed with each other, or even tired of signing autographs, Julia was always there for you. She was like a mother to most of us, a sister to some, and all around a beautiful person inside and out. She ( Read more... )

She's everything you'd think she would be. When she calls me I turn into that 15 year old boy sitting at home doing his homework, waiting for his girlfriend to call. And when she finally does he counts three rings so that he doesn't look desperate, hanging around the phone waiting for her. Sweaty palms, heart pounding as he answers the phone. ( Read more... )

Last night. You wouldn't be able to summarize last night in one word. Various adjectives come to mind. Magical. Last night was magical. That will do. I was nervous, completely evident in my last note of the song. I was unsure about it, hesitant about the last note. That last word. True. I had rehearsed it a thousand times over. I can't take it back ( Read more... )