- On April 7, 2010, he received the lowest number of votes but was not eliminated thanks to the judges' save.
- His mother died in 2004 of pancreatic cancer.
- Was a football player in high school and college.
- Cousin of rapper Lil Ray.
- His wife Christa gave birth to her daughter Laila Rose while he was still in the competition during Hollywood Week of American Idol.
- Daughter Laila Rose was born on Jaunary 13, 2010. Though he was in Hollywood the day she was born, he got to see his wife give birth via cell phone.
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