Happy 19th birthday to...me!

Hello my butterflies!

Today's my 19th birthday! I can't believe this is my last year as a teenager. I'm proud of all the things I've accomplished so far, especially this past year, and I'm really excited for the future!

Thank you for your birthday wishes on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram! I'm so thankful to have your support and I can't wait to show you all the things I've been working on!

The last Idol premiere

Hello my butterflies!

Tonight is the last Idol Premiere. Wow. I can't believe it's actually the last season. I'm definitely excited to watch tonight and this season, but I'm not ready to say goodbye to a show I've literally watched and been inspired by since I was 5!

I remember watching every season, from Kelly Clarkson to Nick Fradiani. I remember staying up to vote by phone for my favorite contestants every year. I even used to have an American Idol folder and pencil case, which I used in elementary school! This show has given me some of my favorite artists, like Kelly Clarkson, Kellie Pickler, Chris Daughtry and Colton Dixon to name a few. It's also given me my biggest musical inspiration and role model, Carrie Underwood.

All that being said, this last season is going to be great! I can't wait to watch a new wave of talent and see who  gets to be the last American Idol. And who knows, maybe the show will continue somewhere else!