Was originally cut in Hollywood week, but was chosen as a contestant for the Top 24 when contestant Chris Golightly was disqualified.
After not making the Top 24 cut of American Idol, he was called back to
American Idol after contestant Chris Golightly was disqualified from
the competition for having lied about a past recording contract.
Played in the Dallas/Fort Worth Christian music circuit with his band.
His musical influences include John Denver, Jack Johnson, John Mayer,
One Republic, Jim Croce and James Taylor.
Has had three months of formal singing training in a music studio.
Has been singing and playing the guitar since he was 13 years old.
Used to be a hotel and restaurant singer.
Was a member of Actors, Talent and Models for Christ (AMTC).
He and his nine siblings were home schooled by his mother.