Samantha Valez

Duet with Guy Locossade
Age: 16
Hometown: Roslindale, Massachusetts
Singing: The Way We Were
Song By: Barbra Streisand

TELL US HOW YOU FEEL ABOUT BEING ON THE SHOW.

"I feel soooooooo excited and so happy, cried happy tears when I received my contestant selection e-mail. I feel soooo thankful for this opportunity, I feel happy and cannot stop smiling."Samantha Valez

WHAT KIND(S) OF MUSIC DO YOU ENJOY BEST? ANY FAVORITE PERFORMERS OR FAVORITE SONGS? AND WHY DO YOU LIKE THEM?

"I really like Alicia Keys music, she is my idol and my inspiration, her music has positive energy with beats that make you fall in love with the song. I also like Adele and sometimes Beyonce, some of the songs they sing are very fun to sing along to."Samantha Valez

WHAT WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE DOING FIVE YEARS FROM NOW?

"Five years from now I want to be done with College, working as a vet to help animals in need."Samantha Valez