Idol Chatter & Voice Views

Amber Holcomb says the success of two past Idols — Carrie Underwood and Fantasia — convinced her to try out for Idol.

She says she’s been watching the show since she was young and had to try out once she got old enough.

She auditioned in Texas and earned a golden ticket to Hollywood.

In her golden ticket interview, Amber says she won the first singing competition she ever entered.

She thinks her outgoing personality and her drive will help set her apart from the other contestants.

Amber is from Shepherd, Texas.