Q&A with American Idol's Allison Iraheta
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With unforgettable red hair and a voice that made American Idol judges giddy with delight, 17-year-old Allison Iraheta is quickly making a name for herself as the music industry's newest rocker. Allison proved that no matter your age, talent is talent. And she overflows with it.
Screening Room: How did it feel, this whole American Idol experience? Allison Iraheta: God, it's just so awesome, you know. It's so crazy how we were on that stage and how time flew by so fast, but I’m just really happy that I got the opportunity to be on that stage and just have fun, you know?