KimberlyWalker's Blog

I saw the audition for Fox Idol on a local news channel...that's when I decided to try out. I tried out in Springfield first, and was disappointed when I didn't make the cut there. My parents actually were the ones to push me to try out in Champaign the next weekend. Thankfully, I made the cut. They don't have the local fox Channel that Springfield and Champaign have in Peoria; therefore, I didn't even know until about 9:40 p.m. if I made it or not. It was nerveracking, all of the wondering! But a friend I made at the Champaign Idol called me and congratulated me.

Two weeks later, the other 5 winners (combined from Champaign and Springfield) and I auditioned a final time at the Fox Studios in Springfield to see who would be the lucky winner. I was anxious, nervous, yet excited to sing in front of the judges once again. Everyone was so wonderful, and when they called my name as the winner I was in shock! I felt so blessed to have the opportunity to go to the "big" American Idol auditions!

I prepared by buying a new dress, working out, and practicing whenever I had the opportunity! I was so excited for the next step...!

~*Kim*~