Trivia

Before she hit it big on American Idol (2002), she worked as a mail carrier for the United States Postal Service.

In 2004, she released her first album/demo, which was titled "My Struggle."

She had auditioned for a previous season of American Idol before becoming a finalist in the fourth season.

Grew up in Florida.

Has two older brothers, she is the youngest child in her family.

She worked as a mailwoman.