Many Americans and the world fell in love with Asia’h Epperson when they first saw her in this years American Idol. The first images broadcast show her as a gritty and courageous teen that managed to win over the hearts of the judges and fans alike with her tremendous poise and courage to show up for the audition much less ace the audition.

Over the course of next few weeks Asia’h Epperson would go on to add to her fan list as she breezed her way into the top 12 women at the American Idol. Sadly Asia’h could not keep up her momentum and was eliminated just when she was beginning to become the odds on favorite to win the Season 7 American Idol crown.

This post looks back at some of her more memorable quotes during her participation at the American Idol competition.

Asia’h Epperson on how she got through the initial American Idol auditions while mourning her father.

I always believed that he was with me and God was with me. My family and friends were there to help me and encourage me through it all. I believe strongly that it was what he wanted me to do. My dad would never have wanted me to stop going forward with my dreams because of what had happened. He always wanted me to follow my dreams and that’s what pushed me to keep going.

Asia’h Epperson on her favorite Beatles song that she would have performed if she had made it into the top 12.

Boy !! I was so excited about singing my favorite Beatles song. I was going to sing “Can’t Buy Me Love.” It is such an awesome song. I took a sample beat from Jazzy Jeff way back and so it was going to have a hip-hop and R&B flavor to it. I was really looking forward to it as the song was so much fun but at the same time so original. I know for sure if I had sung that song that I would have even made it further in the competition.

Asia’h Epperson on her favorite American Idol judge

I loved all the judges in the competition and all the people out there that was judging me. But looking back I have to say that my favorite judge would have to be Simon Cowell. Everyone has this opinion that he is kind of bitter but the fact is that he does know what he’s talking about. He’s a professional and I think he gives you really good constructive criticism. The delivery might be a bit flawed in that he is very sarcastic and blunt and you wish he words it a little differently but in the end he makes you do the best that you can do.

Asia’h Epperson on her plans after the American Idol show.

I really believe the sky’s the limit for me. I’m going to take every opportunity that presents itself. I’ve been a part of drama, theater and similar stuff right from middle school and high school. So in my heart I know I’m going to do some acting, some commercials, maybe even a little bit of modeling. But one thing I’m sure about is that I’m definitely going to be singing because music is my heart and soul.

I hope you enjoyed reading some of what Asia’h Epperson has to say looking back on the competition. Keep coming back to read more of Asia’h Epperson and more of her quotes.